Denis (en. Denis)
/də.ni/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Common male first name in France.
Denis is a traditional first name in France.
Denis est un prénom traditionnel en France.
A person bearing the name Denis.
Denis has always been a loyal friend.
Denis a toujours été un ami fidèle.
Reference to Saint Denis, a Christian martyr.
Saint Denis is the patron saint of the city of Paris.
Saint Denis est le saint patron de la ville de Paris.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin name 'Dionysius', which means 'dedicated to Dionysus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Denis the Pious
An affectionate reference to someone pious or innocent.
Denis le Pieux
The Denis of the woods
Expresses a person isolating themselves from society.
Le Denis des bois
Lucky Denis
Refers to a person who is always lucky.
Denis la chance
Related Words
Denisette
Affectionate diminutive of Denis.
Denisette
Denisien
Related to a person with the first name Denis.
Denisien
Slang Meanings
Coup de Denis
He took a blow to the head.
Il a pris un coup de Denis sur la tête.
Deniser
Stop denising in life, be more serious.
Arrête de deniser dans la vie, sois plus sérieux.