Raoul (en. Raoul)

/ʁa.ul/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A masculine first name of Germanic origin, meaning 'counselor' or 'intelligent'.

Raoul is a name that has stood the test of time.

Raoul est un prénom qui a traversé les âges.

Used informally to refer to a man in general.

Do you see that Raoul over there? He seems nice.

Tu vois ce raoul là-bas ? Il a l'air sympathique.

From old High German 'radulf', composed of 'rad' (counsel) and 'wulf' (wolf).

He's not a Raoul!

A phrase used to describe a person who does not match the idea of a typical man.

C'est pas un raoul !

Raoul of the woods

Refers to a rustic man or one connected to nature.

Raoul des bois

Raoult

A common surname in France, it may be a derivative of Raoul.

Raoult

Ralph

The Anglo-Saxon version of the name Raoul.

Ralph

Rodolphe

Another form of the name having a similar sound.

Rodolphe

A man who stands out by his presence.

This guy is really a Raoul; he attracts all the attention.

Ce type est vraiment un raoul, il attire tous les regards.

A carefree guy.

Look at him, he's always having fun; he's a real Raoul.

Regarde-le, il est toujours en train de s'amuser, c'est un vrai raoul.