François (en. Francois)

/fʁɑ̃swa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
First name of French origin, derived from 'Francus', which means 'French'.
François is a classic first name in France.
François est un prénom classique en France.
Name borne by several saints and French kings.
Saint Francis of Assisi is highly revered in Catholicism.
Saint François d'Assise est très vénéré dans le catholicisme.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'French'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

François the Frenchman
Humorous nickname designating a typical Frenchman.
François le Français
Saint Francis of Assisi
Reference to a famous Catholic saint.
François d'Assise
François in celebration
Expression used to designate a celebration or festivity.
François en fête

Related Words

Saint Francis of Assisi
Catholic saint, founder of the Franciscan order.
François d'Assise
frank
Quality of openness and frankness, without deceit.
franc
Frenchwoman
Feminine form of French, designating a woman from France.
française

Slang Meanings

François the Hooded One
He is called François the Hooded One because he always wears a hood.
On l'appelle François la Cagoule parce qu'il porte toujours une capuche.
François the Jester
Everyone knows that François the Jester tells funny stories.
Tout le monde sait que François le blagueur raconte des histoires drôles.