Raymond
/ʁɛ.mɔ̃/
Raymond is the French way to say the male given name Raymond.
Raymond is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁɛ.mɔ̃/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Raymond is actually a very old Germanic name that entered the French language via the Visigoths, meaning 'wise protector' or 'counsel-protector'.
- In French pop culture, the name Raymond is sometimes associated with a 'grandfatherly' or old-fashioned image, similar to 'Walter' or 'Harold' in English.
- The pronunciation of the 'on' in Raymond is a nasal vowel, meaning the air escapes through the nose rather than the mouth.
Examples in context
- Il a commencé à s'inquiéter à propos de Raymond.He started worrying about Raymond.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express worry regarding Raymond.Tatoeba #13495155 by Draves, translation #12942459 by Conjuice
- Je m'appelle RaymondMy name is Raymond
- Raymond est un homme gentilRaymond is a kind man
- Bonjour Monsieur RaymondHello, Mr. Raymond
- Salut Ray!Hey Ray!
- Je connais un homme qui s'appelle Raymond.I know a man named Raymond.
- Est-ce que Raymond vient à la fête ?Is Raymond coming to the party?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu as vu Raymond aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Raymond today?
- EmmaNon, je ne l'ai pas vu.No, I haven't seen him.
- GabrielC'est étrange, il devait me rejoindre.That is strange, he was supposed to meet me.
- EmmaPeut-être qu'il a oublié le rendez-vous.Maybe he forgot the appointment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raymond” translations and entries Raymond, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
