Vierge
/vjɛʁʒ/
Virgo in French is Vierge.
Vierge is the name used for the astrological sign Virgo. It can also be used as a noun to refer to someone who has the Virgo star sign.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word Vierge literally means "virgin".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The astrological sign is a feminine noun and is preceded by the definite article la (as in la Vierge). However, when you are using the word as a predicate to state your own zodiac sign with the verb être, you use it without an article, such as in the phrase Je suis Vierge.
How do you pronounce it?
/vjɛʁʒ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the Latin name Virgo in French. The correct term to use is Vierge.
Did you know?
- In a religious context, la Vierge refers specifically to the Virgin Mary, making the phrase a common shorthand in French Catholic culture.
- Beyond astrology, vierge is used to describe something untouched or pure, such as neige vierge for 'fresh snow' or huile d'olive vierge for 'extra virgin olive oil'.
- The word Vierge shares its etymological roots with the Middle French word verge, which refers to a rod or a staff.
Examples in context
- Je suis Vierge.I'm a Virgo.This example shows how to state your own zodiac sign using Vierge.Tatoeba #10492577 by Micsmithel, translation #7489906 by CM
- Les douze signes du Zodiac sont : le bélier, le taureau, les gémeaux, le cancer, le lion, la vierge, la balance, le scorpion, le sagittaire, le capricorne, le verseau et les poissons.The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence lists the twelve signs of the Zodiac, including la vierge.Tatoeba #3704236 by sacredceltic, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
- L'astrologue a prédit que les personnes nées entre le 23 août et le 22 septembre appartiennent au signe de la Vierge.The astrologer predicted that people born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the sign of Virgo.
- Les caractéristiques du signe de la Vierge comprennent la précision, l'analyse et le souci du détail.The characteristics of the sign of Virgo include precision, analysis, and attention to detail.
- Je suis Vierge selon l'horoscope. Et toi, quel est ton signe ?I am Virgo according to the horoscope. How about you, what's your sign?
- Le signe de la Vierge est très calme.The Virgo sign is very calm.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes.
- ManonQuel est ton signe astrologique, Hugo ?What is your astrological sign, Hugo?
- HugoJe suis Vierge, et toi, Manon ?I am a Virgo, and you, Manon?
- ManonMoi, je suis Lion.Me, I am Leo.
- HugoC'est un très bon signe.That is a very good sign.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “virgo” translations and entries Vierge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vierge, vierge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
