Claude (en. Claude)
/klod/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Definition: Masculine given name of Latin origin.
Example sentence: His name is Claude, a classic name.
Il s'appelle Claude, un prénom classique.
Definition: Name of several saints in the Catholic Church.
Example sentence: Saint Claude is often celebrated on August 6th.
Saint Claude est souvent célébré le 6 août.
Definition: Name of several famous personalities, artists, and scientists.
Example sentence: Claude Monet is one of the most recognized impressionist painters.
Claude Monet est un des peintres impressionnistes les plus connus.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'Claudius', meaning 'lame'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: Claude François
Meaning: Famous French singer from the 60s-70s.
Claude François
Phrase: The Claudes
Meaning: Group of people named Claude.
Les Claudes
Related Words
Related word: claudication
Description: Difficulty walking due to pain.
claudication
Related word: claustrophobia
Description: Fear of confined spaces.
claustrophobie
Slang Meanings
Meaning: A man holding stereotypes associated with his name.
Example: He's a real Claude, always in style.
C'est un vrai Claude, toujours à la mode.
Meaning: A friend, a close companion.
Example: Are you coming with us, Claude?
Tu viens avec nous, Claude ?