Eugène (en. Eugene)

/ø.ʒɛ.n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
First name used for boys.
Eugène is a classic name in France.
Eugène est un prénom classique en France.
Often refers to a person with a certain elegance.
He behaved with the demeanor of a true Eugène.
Il se comportait avec l'allure d'un véritable Eugène.

Etymology

From Greek 'eugenēs', meaning 'well-born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be a true Eugène
To be a distinguished or refined person.
Être un vrai Eugène
A Eugène from the past century
Referring to someone with old-fashioned values or style.
Un Eugène du siècle passé

Related Words

eugenic
Related to the science that studies hereditary factors.
eugénique
Eugène of Savoy
A famous general from the 17th century.
Eugène de Savoie

Slang Meanings

A somewhat boring or pedantic man.
He is so Eugène, always talking about his readings.
Il est si Eugène, toujours en train de parler de ses lectures.