Christine (en. Christine)
/kʁis'tin/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A feminine name of Christian origin.
Christine is a popular name in many countries.
Christine est un prénom populaire dans de nombreux pays.
Sometimes refers to a woman with a strong or independent character.
She has a character like Christine, she never lets herself get down.
Elle a un caractère de Christine, elle ne se laisse jamais abattre.
A name associated with famous personalities.
Christine Lagarde is an influential politician.
Christine Lagarde est une femme politique influente.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Christine de Pizan
Reference to the medieval writer, a pioneer of feminism.
Christine de Pizan
Christine is in love
Indicates that a person calling Christine is in a relationship or in love.
Christine est amoureuse
Related Words
Christian
Related to Jesus Christ or the Christian faith.
Christian
Christ
Title given to Jesus in Christian tradition.
Christ
Christian
Refers to a person who believes in the Christian faith.
Chrétien
Slang Meanings
Refers to a woman with a cheerful and sociable temperament.
She is super nice, she is a real Christine.
Elle est super sympa, c'est une vraie Christine.
Used to describe a person who loves to celebrate their birthday.
You know, she keeps talking about her party, she's a bit of a Christine.
Tu sais, elle n'arrête pas de parler de sa fête, elle est un peu Christine.