Henry (en. Henry)

/ɑ̃.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Unit of measure for inductance in the International System of Units.

The inductance of the coil is measured in henrys.

L'inductance de la bobine est mesurée en henrys.

Proper noun, often used to refer to individuals.

Henry is a very common first name in France.

Henry est un prénom très courant en France.

Named after the American physicist Joseph Henry.

Henry the Great

Reference to Henry IV of France.

henry le grand

To be a henry

Referring to an influential or important person.

être un henry

inductance

Electrical property of a circuit that measures the ability to store magnetic energy.

inductance

coil

Electrical component that uses a coiled conductor to create a magnetic field.

bobine

To mock someone for their misused authority.

He thinks he’s a henry with his strict rules.

Il se prend pour un henry avec ses règles strictes.

A man who likes to show off or brag.

Look at him, he’s acting like a henry with his new car.

Regarde-le, il fait son henry avec sa nouvelle voiture.