Pénélope
/pe.ne.lɔp/
The English name Penelope is translated into French as Pénélope.
Pénélope is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables and is pronounced /pe.ne.lɔp/.
Did you know?
- Unlike some other French names that have common nicknames, Pénélope is rarely shortened and is typically used in its full form.
- In French literature, particularly in works referencing the Odyssey, the name Pénélope is often used as a symbol of 'la fidélité' or extreme loyalty.
- If you were searching for this name in an old French census, you might find it appearing in various phonetic spellings before the modern standardized accentuation became common.
Examples in context
- Pendant le déjeuner, Pénélope a raconté une histoire très amusante.During lunch, Penelope told a very funny story.
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Pénélope.I know a girl named Pénélope.
- Est-ce que Pénélope vient à la fête ?Is Pénélope coming to the party?
- Pénélope est une très bonne amie.Pénélope is a very good friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- ChloéTu as vu Pénélope aujourd'hui ?Did you see Pénélope today?
- HugoNon, je n'ai pas croisé Pénélope.No, I didn't run into Pénélope.
- ChloéElle est peut-être encore au bureau.Maybe she is still at the office.
- HugoC'est possible, elle travaille beaucoup.That's possible, she works a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “penelope” translations and entries Pénélope, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
