Jacques (en. Jacques)

ʒak

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Masculine first name of French origin.

Jacques is one of the most popular names in France.

Jacques est un des prénoms les plus populaires en France.

Used to refer to a man informally.

This Jacques is very nice.

Ce Jacques-là est très sympathique.

Name often associated with emblematic characters in French culture.

The character of Jacques in the play is very complex.

Le personnage de Jacques dans la pièce est très complexe.

Of Hebrew origin, coming from Yaakov (Jacques in French).

Jacques said

Expression used to introduce an assertion or opinion, sometimes with a playful connotation.

Jacques a dit

It's not Jacques

Expression used to say that something is not serious or credible.

C'est pas Jacques

Jacqueline

Feminine version of the name Jacques.

Jacqueline

Jacquard

Type of fabric often associated with a complex pattern.

Jacquard

Jacquerie

Peasant revolt in France during the Middle Ages.

Jacquerie

An ordinary man, often with a humorous connotation.

Look at him, he's a real Jacques.

Regarde-le, c'est un vrai Jacques.

A somewhat naive or simple man.

Don't act like a Jacques, think a bit.

Ne fais pas le Jacques, réfléchis un peu.