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    Bernard (en. Bernard)

    /bɛʁ.naʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Proper masculine noun.
    Bernard is a very popular first name in France.
    Bernard est un prénom très populaire en France.
    Nickname sometimes used to refer to a person perceived as laconic.
    He speaks little; he's a true bernard.
    Il parle peu, c'est un vrai bernard.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old High German 'Bernhard', composed of the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'strong'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a bernard
    To be considered someone not very dynamic.
    être un bernard
    to act like a bernard
    To act in a carefree or laid-back manner.
    faire le bernard

    Related Words

    bernie
    Feminine form of the name Bernard.
    bernie
    bernardino
    Italian variant of Bernard.
    bernardino

    Slang Meanings

    A simple or naive person.
    Stop acting like a bernard and wake up!
    Arrête de faire le bernard et réveille-toi !
    A close friend or buddy.
    He's my lifelong bernard.
    C'est mon bernard de toujours.