Philippe
/fi.lip/masculine
Philip is a male given name in French, known as Philippe.
Philippe is a masculine given name. In informal settings, you might hear the shortened form Phil, while the diminutive Pipou is used among close friends as an affectionate way to address someone.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Philippe is the standard form of the name. Phil is a shortened version for informal use, and Pipou is an affectionate diminutive used with close friends.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /fi.lip/.
Did you know?
- The diminutive Pipou is part of a wider French trend of creating 'baby talk' nicknames by adding 'ou' to the end of a name to make it sound cuddly.
- The French name Philippe shares an ancient Greek root with the English name 'Philip', both meaning 'lover of horses'.
- While Philippe is traditionally male, the feminine version Philippine is a rare but elegant name in France, often associated with aristocratic circles.
Examples in context
- Mon chat s’appelle Philippe.My cat's name is Philip.This sentence shows how to use Philippe when talking about a pet's name.Tatoeba #10496702 by pkill, translation #13112988 by rul
- Philippe et Thomas sont apparentés.Philip and Tom are related to each other.This sentence uses Philippe to show how two people can be related.Tatoeba #1014012 by sacredceltic, translation #34407 by CN
- Le règne de Philippe II dura quarante ans.The reign of Philip II lasted forty years.This sentence uses Philippe in a historical context regarding a reign.Tatoeba #893876 by Scott, translation #462896 by lukaszpp
- Je te présente Philippe , mon nouvel ami.I'd like you to meet Philip, my new friend.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend.
- EmmaEst-ce que Philippe vient à la fête ?Is Philippe coming to the party?
- GabrielOui, Philippe a dit qu'il serait là.Yes, Philippe said he would be there.
- EmmaC'est super, je suis contente pour lui.That's great, I'm happy for him.
- GabrielIl est très enthousiaste à ce sujet.He is very enthusiastic about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “philip” translations and entries Philippe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
