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    Dupont (en. Dupont)

    /dy.pɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A very common surname in France.
    Mr. Dupont lives on this street.
    Monsieur Dupont habite dans cette rue.
    Can refer to a typical person, without specific characteristics.
    He is a Dupont like any other.
    C'est un Dupont comme les autres.
    Sometimes used to refer to an ordinary French person.
    The Duponts are often used in statistical examples.
    Les Dupont sont souvent utilisés dans les exemples statistiques.

    Etymology

    The name Dupont comes from Old French 'du pont', meaning 'from the river' or 'from the bridge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mr. Dupont
    Expression used to refer to an ordinary or typical man.
    Monsieur Dupont
    He is a Dupont.
    Means that something is mundane or common.
    C'est un Dupont
    The Duponts of society
    Refers to average citizens.
    Les Duponts de la société

    Related Words

    dupontism
    Refers to attitudes or behaviors typical of a person named Dupont.
    dupontisme
    dupontist
    A person who conforms to the living standards of Dupont.
    dupontiste

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous term to describe a mundane person.
    Look at that guy, he’s really a Dupont.
    Regarde ce gars, c'est vraiment un Dupont.
    To fit into a French stereotype.
    He acts like a true Dupont with his beret.
    Il agit comme un vrai Dupont avec son béret.