Sara
/sa.ʁa/
Sara is the French form of the female given name Sara.
How do you pronounce it?
/sa.ʁa/
Did you know?
- In certain French-speaking regions of Africa, the name Sara can also refer to the 'Sara' people, an ethnic group in Chad.
- In the context of French naming trends, names ending in 'a' have seen a massive surge in popularity over the last two decades, moving from exotic rarities to mainstream staples.
- Because the name is found in many cultures, a French speaker may encounter it in a way that requires checking if the person is following a French, Arabic, or Hebrew phonetic tradition.
Examples in context
- Mon nom est Maria Sara.My name is Maria Sara.This sentence is useful for introducing oneself with the name Sara.Tatoeba #2695306 by Micsmithel, translation #877850 by CH
- Pour mon alliance, je la confirmerai sur Isaac, que Sara t’enfantera à pareille époque, l’année prochaine.But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sara shall bring forth to thee at this time in the next year.This sentence shows the name Sara used in a biblical context.Tatoeba #8589756 by Micsmithel, translation #7853980 by carlosalberto
- Abraham tomba sur sa face et sourit, et il dit en son cœur : Quoi ? Un centenaire engendrerait encore ? Et à quatre-vingt-dix ans, Sara deviendrait mère ?Abraham fell upon his face, and lauĝed, saying in his heart: Shall a son, thinkest thou, be born to him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sara that is ninety years old bring forth?This sentence demonstrates the name Sara used in a biblical context regarding age.Tatoeba #8589778 by Micsmithel, translation #7853976 by carlosalberto
- Sara est ma meilleure amie.Sara is my best friend.
- J'ai rencontré Sara à Paris.I met Sara in Paris.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about a mutual friend.
- HugoEst-ce que tu connais Sara ?Do you know Sara?
- LéaOui, Sara est très sympathique.Yes, Sara is very friendly.
- HugoElle arrive quand pour la fête ?When does she arrive for the party?
- LéaJe pense que Sara arrive demain.I think Sara arrives tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Sara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.