Joe (en. Joe)

/dʒoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An ordinary man, often used to refer to any man.
He is just a joe like the others.
Il est juste un joe comme les autres.
A term used to refer to a man without particular characteristics.
Every joe can understand what you feel.
Chaque joe peut comprendre ce que tu ressens.
In some cultures, used to refer to a buddy.
Well, I'm going to see what Joe is doing tonight.
Eh bien, je vais voir ce que fait Joe ce soir.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name Joseph.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Average Joe
An ordinary man, a standard individual.
Joe moyen
Everyman
An expression to refer to an average person.
Joe tout le monde

Related Words

Joseph
A common name associated with the term 'joe'.
Joseph
dude
An informal term to refer to a man.
mec
guy
A casual way to talk about a man.
gars

Slang Meanings

A man without any particularity.
He’s just a joe, nothing special.
Il n'est qu'un joe, rien de spécial.
A nice guy.
He’s a good joe, always ready to help.
C'est un bon joe, toujours prêt à aider.