Alain (en. Alain)

[a.lɛ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Common male first name in France.

Alain is a popular name in the 1960s.

Alain est un prénom populaire dans les années 1960.

Person bearing this first name.

My friend Alain is very funny.

Mon ami Alain est très drôle.

Of Celtic origin, meaning 'little' or 'hero.'

Alain Delon

Reference to a famous French actor.

Alain Delon

Alain Souchon

Reference to a popular French singer.

Alain Souchon

Economy Alain

Expression referring to a pragmatic person in management.

Économie Alain

Alain-Fournier

French author, known for his novel 'Le Grand Meaulnes.'

Alain-Fournier

Alain Resnais

French film director.

Alain Resnais

A man who often shirks responsibilities.

He acts like an Alain when it comes to commitment.

Il agit comme un Alain quand il s'agit de s'engager.

To refer to someone who loves to have fun.

He's a real Alain at parties, always ready to have fun.

C'est un véritable Alain dans les soirées, toujours prêt à faire la fête.