Nicolas (en. Nicholas)

/nikɔla/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A name of Christian origin, very common in France.
Nicolas is a classic name in France.
Nicolas est un prénom classique en France.
A person bearing the name Nicolas.
There are several Nicolas in my class.
Il y a plusieurs Nicolas dans ma classe.
A famous personality who bears this name.
Nicolas Sarkozy was the president of France.
Nicolas Sarkozy a été président de la France.

Etymology

The name Nicolas comes from the Greek 'Nikolaos', which means 'victory of the people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nicolas the gardener
To exclaim about a person who takes care of plants.
Nicolas le jardinier
Nicolas is here!
Announcement of an important arrival.
Nicolas est là !
Nicolas System
Referring to a specific management system.
Système de Nicolas

Related Words

Saint Nicolas
A legendary figure often associated with Christmas.
Saint Nicolas
Nickel
Slang for 'perfect' or 'very good'.
Nickel
Nicolase
An affectionate diminutive for Nicolas.
Nicolase

Slang Meanings

A nice guy
He's a real Nicolas, always ready to help.
C'est un véritable Nicolas, toujours prêt à aider.
A naive person
Don't be a Nicolas, think before you act.
Ne sois pas un Nicolas, réfléchis avant d'agir.