Remy (en. Remy)

/ʁe.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Masculine first name of Latin origin, often associated with Christian tradition.
Remy is a fairly common name in France.
Remy est un prénom assez courant en France.
Sometimes refers to a reputation for finesse or talent, particularly in the cooking field.
He has the talent of a true Remy from Ratatouille.
Il a le talent d'un véritable Remy de ratatouille.

Etymology

From the Latin 'remigius' meaning 'one who navigates'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To pull one's own weight like Remy
To succeed in getting out of a difficult situation brilliantly.
Tirer son épingle du jeu comme Remy
To have the flair of a Remy
To have a developed sense of cooking or art.
Avoir le flair d'un Remy

Related Words

Rémi
Variant of the name Remy.
Rémi
Rémige
Term referring to a person who rows.
Rémige

Slang Meanings

Extremely talented person in cooking.
This chef is a true Remy in the kitchen.
Ce chef est un vrai Remy en cuisine.
Someone with refined taste.
He has the eye of a Remy for choosing wine.
Il a l'œil d'un Remy pour choisir le vin.