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    George (en. George)

    /ʒɔʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A masculine first name, often associated with Saint George.
    George is a classic name that spans generations.
    George est un prénom classique qui traverse les générations.
    A person bearing this first name.
    George won the cooking competition yesterday.
    George a gagné le concours de cuisine hier.
    A surname in some cases.
    The Georges are a well-known family in this region.
    Les George sont une famille bien connue dans cette région.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'Georgios', meaning 'farmer' or 'worker of the land'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a George
    To be in a delicate or embarrassing situation.
    Avoir un George
    To act like a George
    To act in an extravagant or exaggerated manner.
    Faire le Georges
    To be a George
    To show naivety or excessive kindness.
    Être un George

    Related Words

    georgian
    Related to Georgia, a country in the Caucasus.
    georgien
    georgic
    Related to agrarian poetry or literature.
    georgique

    Slang Meanings

    To be easily fooled.
    He got taken like a George in this matter.
    Il s'est fait avoir comme un George dans cette affaire.
    To make superfluous comments.
    Stop acting like a George, it's pointless.
    Arrête de faire le George, ça ne sert à rien.