Tina
Tina is a female given name in French.
Tina is used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- In French slang, tina is occasionally used as a shorthand reference to the drug MDMA, derived from the English 'crystal tina'. This usage is strictly limited to specific nightlife subcultures.
- In French, certain names ending in '-ina' like Tina are often perceived as having a more Mediterranean or Latin flair compared to traditional French names.
- The name Tina is rarely used as a legal first name in older French generations, making it a marker of more recent naming trends in France.
Examples in context
- Salut, mon nom est Tina.Hello, my name is Tina.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself with Tina.Tatoeba #2755196 by Micsmithel, translation #1319926 by Scott
- Bob a donné à Tina presque toute sa collection de timbres, et n'en a gardé que quelques-uns pour lui.Bob gave Tina almost all the stamps he had collected, and kept only a few for himself.This sentence shows Tina as the recipient of an object.Tatoeba #13379 by Micsmithel, translation #33163 by CN
- Si la réincarnation existe, j'aimerais revenir avec les jambes de Tina Turner et la voix de Nina Simone.If reincarnation exists I want to come back with Tina Turner's legs and Nina Simone's voice.This sentence uses Tina as part of a proper name, Tina Turner.Tatoeba #639731 by qdii, translation #639382 by darinmex
- Bonjour, je vous présente Tina, notre nouvelle employée.Hello, I would like to introduce you to Tina, our new employee.
- Voici Christine, surnommée Tina par ses proches.This is Christine, nicknamed Tina by her loved ones.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about their mutual friend at a café.
- HugoEst-ce que Tina vient avec nous ?Is Tina coming with us?
- EmmaOui, elle arrive bientôt.Yes, she is arriving soon.
- HugoC'est super, j'adore parler avec Tina.That's great, I love talking with Tina.
- EmmaMoi aussi, elle est très gentille.Me too, she is very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.