Thérèse
/te.ʁɛz/
Thérèse is the French form of the female given name Therese.
Thérèse is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /te.ʁɛz/.
Did you know?
- The name Thérèse is the French counterpart to the Greek Therasia, which is linked to the island of Thera, the ancient name for Santorini.
- Due to the influence of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the name is often paired with the word petite ('little') in France, regardless of the woman's actual height.
- While 'Thérèse' is a classic name, it is currently considered a 'vintage' name in France, meaning it is frequently seen in grandmothers rather than in modern classrooms.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente Thérèse.I would like to introduce you to Therese.
- Madame Thérèse, c'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer.Madame Therese, it's a pleasure to meet you.
- Je connais une femme qui s'appelle Thérèse.I know a woman named Thérèse.
- Thérèse est une amie de ma sœur.Thérèse is a friend of my sister's.
- Est-ce que Thérèse vient à la fête ?Is Thérèse coming to the party?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- LucasTu as vu Thérèse récemment ?Have you seen Thérèse recently?
- EmmaNon, je n'ai pas vu Thérèse cette semaine.No, I haven't seen Thérèse this week.
- LucasElle m'a envoyé un message hier.She sent me a message yesterday.
- EmmaC'est très gentil de sa part.That is very kind of her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Thérèse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
