Rosalie
/ʁo.za.li/feminine
Rosalie is the French form of the female given name Rosalie.
Rosalie is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁo.za.li/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Rosalie is derived from the Latin Rosālia, which was not a person's name but a Roman festival celebrating the dead with roses.
- In French, the name Rosalie is often used in modern storytelling to evoke a 'coquette' or a playful, spirited country girl from the rural provinces.
- In French culture, names associated with flowers like Rosalie are sometimes linked to the 'language of flowers', where the rose represents secret love.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente Rosalie, elle est une amie très chère.Allow me to introduce Rosalie, she is a dear friend.
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Rosalie.I know a girl named Rosalie.
- Est-ce que Rosalie vient à la fête ?Is Rosalie coming to the party?
- Rosalie est ma meilleure amie.Rosalie is my best friend.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ManonTu as vu Rosalie aujourd'hui ?Did you see Rosalie today?
- HugoNon, je n'ai pas vu Rosalie.No, I haven't seen Rosalie.
- ManonElle m'a appelé ce matin.She called me this morning.
- HugoElle veut sûrement te voir.She probably wants to see you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rosalie” translations and entries Rosalie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rosalie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
