Raiponce
/ʁɛ.pɔ̃s/feminine
The French name for the character Rapunzel is Raiponce.
This is the name of the main character from the famous fairy tale of the same name.
Meaning: the main character of that tale (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Raiponce is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /ʁɛ.pɔ̃s/. The word has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- French speakers use the phrase avoir un complexe de Raiponce to describe someone who feels trapped or overprotected by a parent.
- In French, raiponce is not just a name but also the common word for the field salad 'campion', which the character craves in the story.
- The name Raiponce sounds strikingly similar to the French word for 'sponge', which is éponge.
Examples in context
- Raiponce, Raiponce, descends-moi tes cheveux.Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down thy hair to me.This sentence is useful for seeing the name Raiponce used in a direct address within the context of the fairy tale.Tatoeba #13828224 by tieguy, translation #4846147 by Hybrid
- Raiponce est une princesse très célèbre.Rapunzel is a very famous princess.
- J'adore l'histoire de Raiponce.I love the story of Rapunzel.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about fairy tales at a bookstore.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu connais l'histoire de Raiponce ?Do you know the story of Rapunzel?
- NathanOui, c'est un conte classique.Yes, it is a classic tale.
- EmmaElle a de très longs cheveux.She has very long hair.
- NathanC'est vrai, c'est son trait principal.That's true, it is her main feature.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rapunzel” translations and entries Raiponce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
