Andrew (en. Andrew)

/ˈændruː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Masculine first name
Andrew is a popular name in many countries.
Andrew est un prénom populaire dans de nombreux pays.
A person bearing this first name
My friend Andrew is from London.
Mon ami Andrew vient de Londres.

Etymology

From the Greek 'Andreas', meaning 'man' or 'brave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A true Andrew
An exemplary person or one who has good characteristics.
Un vrai Andrew
It's not called Andrew for nothing
A reference to someone who is exceptional.
Ça ne s'appelle pas Andrew pour rien

Related Words

André
French variant of the name Andrew.
André
Dreux
A diminutive or familiar variant of Andrew.
Dreux

Slang Meanings

A pretty nice guy.
He's really cool, he's a true Andrew.
Il est très cool, c'est un vrai Andrew.
A trustworthy friend.
You can always count on him, he's an Andrew.
Tu peux toujours compter sur lui, c'est un Andrew.