Véronique
/ve.ʁɔ.nik/feminine
The English name Veronica is translated into French as Véronique.
Véronique is a female given name. When written in lowercase, véronique can also refer to the speedwell, which is a genus of flowering plants or to the veil of Veronica in a religious context.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The capitalized form Véronique is used for the proper name, while the lowercase véronique refers to the plant or the religious relic.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ve.ʁɔ.nik/.
When do people say it?
In Roman Catholicism, la véronique refers to the image of Jesus's face on a cloth or the cloth itself, known in English as the veil of Veronica.
Did you know?
- The name Véronique is closely tied to the French word for 'truth', as it is traditionally linked to the Greek words for 'true icon'.
- The name Véronique is a doublet of Bérénice, meaning they both evolved from the same original root but developed different sounds and spellings over time.
- While English uses 'Veronica' as a name, French allows véronique to function as a noun for a holy image, effectively turning a name into a common noun.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je vous présente Véronique.Hello, let me introduce you to Véronique.
- Salut Véro, ça va ?Hi Véro, how are you?
- Je connais une femme qui s'appelle Véronique.I know a woman named Véronique.
- Est-ce que Véronique vient à la fête ?Is Véronique coming to the party?
- Ma sœur s'appelle Véronique.My sister's name is Véronique.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about their friend.
- LucasTu connais Véronique ?Do you know Véronique?
- LéaOui, je l'adore !Yes, I love her!
- LucasVéronique m'a dit que tu étais sympa.Véronique told me that you were nice.
- LéaC'est très gentil de sa part.That is very kind of her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “veronica” translations and entries Véronique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Véronique, véronique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
