Robert (en. Robert)

/ʁɔ.bɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A masculine first name of Germanic origin meaning 'bright', 'illustrious'.
Robert is a classic name in France.
Robert est un prénom classique en France.
A person with this first name.
My friend Robert is coming tonight.
Mon ami Robert vient ce soir.
A group of people nicknamed with this first name.
The Roberts are often very nice.
Les Roberts sont souvent très sympathiques.

Etymology

Germanic origin, coming from 'Hrodberht', meaning 'bright with glory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a heart of gold
to show kindness and generosity.
avoir un cœur de Robert
to behave like a fool
to act naively or clumsily.
se comporter comme un Robert
to be a fool
to be a loyal and sincere person.
être un Robert

Related Words

Robertine
Feminine diminutive of the name Robert.
Robertine
Robinson
Surname derived from the name Robert, often associated with the famous character Robinson Crusoe.
Robinson

Slang Meanings

A somewhat naive or simple man.
Don't be a fool, check the information before believing.
Ne sois pas un Robert, vérifie les informations avant de croire.
A loyal friend.
He's always there for me, he's a true friend.
Il est toujours là pour moi, c'est un vrai Robert.