Michel (en. Michel)

/mi.ʃɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Masculine first name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God'.
My friend is named Michel.
Mon ami s'appelle Michel.
A man named Michel.
A Michel came to the party.
Un Michel est venu à la fête.

Etymology

The first name Michel comes from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el' which means 'who is like God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Michel, the little man
Expression used to describe a simple and amiable person.
Michel, le bonhomme
A Michel
An ordinary person, without notable characteristics.
Un Michel
To be a Michel
To be considered naive or not very clever.
Être un Michel

Related Words

Michette
Slang for a small loaf of bread.
Michette
Micha
Abbreviated form of Michel.
Micha
Michelin
Tire brand and gastronomic guide.
Michelin

Slang Meanings

A Michel (as a pejorative term to designate a mundane person).
He is really a Michel, without ambition.
Il est vraiment un Michel, sans ambition.
Michel at the beach (for a person who does not care about their outfit).
Look at him, he is in a swimsuit, a real Michel.
Regarde-le, il est en maillot de bain, un vrai Michel.