Steve
Steve is the French form of the masculine given name Steve.
Steve is used as a masculine given name.
Did you know?
- The traditional French counterpart Étienne comes from the Greek word stephanos, which means 'crown' or 'garland'.
- In French pop culture, names like Steve are sometimes used in comedies to signal that a character is trying to sound 'Americanized' or cosmopolitan.
- The name Steve does not have a traditional 'saint's day' in the French Catholic calendar, unlike the deeply rooted Étienne who is celebrated on December 26.
Examples in context
- Steve a reçu une lettre de Jane.Steve received a letter from Jane.This sentence shows the use of Steve as the subject of the sentence.Tatoeba #11886 by Lulantis, translation #51938 by CN
- Steve porte un pull à col roulé noir.Steve is wearing a black turtleneck.This sentence shows Steve in the context of clothing.Tatoeba #11920111 by lbdx, translation #1956302 by Spamster
- Steve n'est pas rentré à la maison.Steve did not come home.This sentence shows Steve in a sentence using a negative construction.Tatoeba #1592716 by RoiOfTheSuisse, translation #51927 by CN
- Monsieur Étienne, je vous présente mon collègue, Steve.Mister Étienne, let me introduce my colleague, Steve.
- Monsieur Smith, pouvez-vous me présenter Steve?Mister Smith, can you introduce me to Steve?
- Hé Stevie, tu viens ce soir?Hey Stevie, are you coming tonight?
- Salut Steve, comment ça va?Hi Steve, how are you doing?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- HugoEst-ce que Steve vient avec nous ?Is Steve coming with us?
- EmmaOui, il arrive bientôt.Yes, he is arriving soon.
- HugoJe suis content de voir Steve.I am happy to see Steve.
- EmmaMoi aussi, il est très sympa.Me too, he is very nice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
