Vincent
/vɛ̃.sɑ̃/masculine
The English name Vincent is translated into French as Vincent.
Vincent is a masculine given name used in French.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /vɛ̃.sɑ̃/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Vincent is derived from the Latin word vincēns, meaning 'conquering'.
- Because it is shared with the English name, French speakers may use the English pronunciation /vɪnsənt/ when referring to international figures like Vincent van Gogh.
- In French, the name Vincent is often associated with the patron saint Vincent de Paul, which adds a layer of religious historical context to the name.
Examples in context
- Je m'appelle Vincent.My name is Vincent.
- Est-ce que Vincent est là ?Is Vincent here?
- J'ai rendez-vous avec Vincent à midi.I have a meeting with Vincent at noon.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are at a party.
- HugoEst-ce que tu connais Vincent ?Do you know Vincent?
- LéaOui, Vincent est très sympathique.Yes, Vincent is very friendly.
- HugoIl est là-bas avec son frère.He is over there with his brother.
- LéaJe vais aller lui parler.I am going to go talk to him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vincent” translations and entries Vincent, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vincent, CC BY-SA 4.0.
