Rachel (en. Rachel)
/ʁaʃɛl/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person bearing the first name Rachel.
Rachel is a longtime friend.
Rachel est une amie de longue date.
Biblical character, wife of Jacob.
In Genesis, Rachel is the mother of Joseph.
Dans la Genèse, Rachel est la mère de Joseph.
Used symbolically to represent motherhood and beauty.
She is as beautiful as Rachel, the beauty of the ancient tale.
Elle est aussi jolie que Rachel, la belle du récit ancien.
Etymology
Of Hebrew origin, means 'ewe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Rachel is crying.
Expression referring to a woman in distress.
Rachel pleure
To be faithful to Rachel.
To be loyal to a person or an idea, as in ancient times.
Être fidèle à Rachel
Related Words
Rachèle
Variation and diminutive of the name Rachel.
Rachèle
Jacobs
Reference to Jacob, husband of Rachel.
Jacobs
Genealogy
Study of the family of a person related to Rachel.
Généalogie
Slang Meanings
Pseudonym for a beautiful and gentle woman.
She is the Rachel of the group, always loved by everyone.
Elle est la Rachel du groupe, toujours aimée de tous.
Synonym for sadness or tears in a romantic context.
After the breakup, he became a true Rachel.
Après la rupture, il est devenu un vrai Rachel.