Patrick
/pa.tʁik/
The English name Patrick is translated into French as Patrick or Patrice.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| Patrick | /pa.tʁik/ |
| Patrice | /pa.tʁis/ |
Which one should you use?
The name is often rendered as Patrice when referring to Saint Patrick.
How do you pronounce it?
/pa.tʁik/
Did you know?
- The French name Patrice is derived from the Latin word patricius, meaning 'noble'.
- Although 'Patrice' is a male name, it is a common source of confusion for English speakers who mistake it for the feminine 'Patricia'.
- The name Patrice shares an etymological ancestor with the word 'patrimony', linking the name to the idea of inherited property and status.
Examples in context
- Saint Patrice est le saint patron de l'Irlande.St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.This sentence shows the use of Patrice in the context of the patron saint of Ireland.Tatoeba #9851174 by Micsmithel, translation #6366765 by Hybrid
- Patrick souhaite obtenir la garde alternée de sa fille.Patrick wants to get joint custody of his daughter.This sentence demonstrates the use of Patrick as a personal name in a modern context.Tatoeba #14033070 by Myrano_, translation #14033069 by Myrano_
- La légende veut que saint Patrice ait porté du vert lorsqu'il a chassé tous les serpents d'Irlande en 461 après Jésus-Christ.Legend has it that St. Patrick wore green when he drove all the snakes out of Ireland in 461 A.D.This sentence illustrates the use of Patrice within a legendary context regarding Ireland.Tatoeba #9851182 by Micsmithel, translation #8618422 by Hybrid
- Bonsoir, Patrick, comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?Good evening, Patrick, how are you today?
- Salut Pat! On se retrouve chez toi ce soir?Hey Pat! Shall we meet at your place tonight?
- Mon pote Patrick est vraiment doué en musique!My buddy Patrick is really talented in music!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a café.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as vu Patrick aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Patrick today?
- LéaNon, je n'ai pas croisé Patrick ce matin.No, I haven't run into Patrick this morning.
- LucasIl devait venir nous rejoindre ici.He was supposed to join us here.
- LéaPeut-être qu'il a un peu de retard.Maybe he is running a little late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patrick” translations and entries Patrick, Patrice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Patrice, patrice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
