How to Say "Xavier" in French

Xavier

/ɡza.vje/

Xavier is the French male given name for Xavier.

Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ɡza.vje/. It has 2 syllables.

The name is part of a tradition of names that have migrated from the Pyrenees mountains into the heart of French culture.
The popularity of Xavier in France grew significantly due to the influence of Saint Francis Xavier, a missionary who traveled to Asia in the 16th century.
Although Xavier is distinctively male, the female equivalent in French is rare and usually appears as Xavière.

Xavier parle très mal l'anglais.
Xavier speaks English very poorly.
This sentence is useful for seeing how the name is used as a subject in a sentence about language ability.
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Xavier vend du pain à l'avocat au marché.
Xavier sells avocado bread at the market.
This sentence is useful for seeing the name used in a sentence about selling goods at a market.
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Xavier est un jeune étudiant en économie à l’université de Paris.
Xavier is a young student in economics at Paris University.
This sentence is useful for seeing the name used in a sentence describing a student's occupation and location.
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Bonjour, Xavier. Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?
Hello, Xavier. How are you today?
Je vous présente Xavier, notre nouveau directeur.
Let me introduce you to Xavier, our new director.
Xavier, pouvez-vous m'aider avec ce projet?
Xavier, can you help me with this project?
Salut Xavier ! Tu veux sortir ce soir ?
Hey Xavier! Do you want to go out tonight?
Xavier, viens voir cette photo que j'ai prise !
Xavier, come see this photo I took!
J'ai passé un bon moment avec Xavier hier.
I had a great time with Xavier yesterday.

Emma and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend.

Emma

Est-ce que Xavier vient à la fête ?
Is Xavier coming to the party?
Gabriel

Oui, Xavier a dit qu'il serait là.
Yes, Xavier said he would be there.
Emma

C'est super, j'aime beaucoup son énergie.
That's great, I really like his energy.
Gabriel

Moi aussi, il est très sympathique.
Me too, he is very friendly.

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