Robert
/ʁɔ.bɛʁ/
Robert is the French way to say the given name Robert.
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Bob is a popular nickname for Robert in French.
How do you pronounce it?
The name consists of 2 syllables and is pronounced /ʁɔ.bɛʁ/.
Did you know?
- In France, Robert is most famously associated with the Le Petit Robert, one of the most prestigious and widely used dictionaries in the French language.
- The name Robert is actually linked to the history of infant care in France, as it is the name of the inventor of a specific type of baby bottle.
- While 'Bob' is used, you may hear the nickname Bébert used in certain French dialects or older generations as a playful version of Robert.
Examples in context
- Robert ! Aidez-le !Robert! Someone help him!This sentence shows how to use Robert when calling out for help.Tatoeba #12141402 by always, translation #11596412 by Amastan
- Robert a sauté haut.Robert jumped high.This sentence illustrates the use of Robert as a subject in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #11599589 by Amastan, translation #11598818 by Amastan
- Robert n'a rien touché.Robert touched nothing.This sentence demonstrates Robert in a sentence using a negation.Tatoeba #11598773 by Amastan, translation #11596270 by Amastan
- Salut Bob ! Comment ça va ?Hi Robert! How are you?
- Bonne nuit, Bobby. Fais de beaux rêves !Goodnight, Robert. Sleep tight!
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as vu Robert ?Have you seen Robert?
- ChloéNon, je ne l'ai pas vu aujourd'hui.No, I haven't seen him today.
- LucasRobert devait venir nous rejoindre.Robert was supposed to join us.
- ChloéIl est peut-être en retard.Maybe he is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “robert” translations and entries Robert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries robert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
