Jane (en. Jane)

ʒɛn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Feminine proper noun, often used in a familiar context.

Jane is a childhood friend I haven't seen in a long time.

Jane est une amie d'enfance que je n'ai pas vue depuis longtemps.

Sometimes refers to an average or mundane person.

She is a jane among many others.

Elle est une Jane parmi tant d'autres.

Of Hebrew origin, deriving from the name 'Yohanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

to be a jane

To be an ordinary or commonplace person.

être une jane

city jane

Refers to an urban woman, sometimes pejoratively.

jane de la ville

to act like a jane

To act in a nonchalant or carefree manner.

faire le jane

janette

Diminutive of Jane, often used affectionately.

janette

janelle

A feminine variant of the name Jane.

janelle

Refers to an attractive girl or woman.

This party was filled with janes.

Cette soirée était remplie de janes.

Sometimes used to refer to a girl who doesn't go out much.

She is a real jane, always at home.

Elle est une vraie jane, toujours chez elle.