Sylvia (en. Sylvia)

/sil.vi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A common female first name in France.

Sylvia is a well-liked and classic name.

Sylvia est un prénom apprécié et classique.

A term used to refer to a woman in general.

She is a true sylvia, full of charm.

Elle est une vraie sylvia, pleine de charme.

Also a genre name in literature, particularly in poetry.

The sylvias mentioned in her writings are majestic.

Les sylvias évoquées dans ses écrits sont majestueuses.

Derived from the Latin 'silva' which means 'forest'.

Sylvia with a tender heart

Refers to an empathetic and gentle person.

Sylvia au cœur tendre

Cousin Sylvia

Expresses closeness or familiarity with a person.

Cousine Sylvia

Sylvia in nature

Evokes characteristics of kindness related to nature.

Sylvia dans la nature

silve

An ancient term referring to the forest.

silve

silviculture

Forest management system.

silviculture

silvestre

Related to forests or wild nature.

silvestre

A charming and attractive woman.

Look at that girl, she is really a sylvia.

Regarde cette fille, elle est vraiment une sylvia.

Affectionate teasing for a naive person.

Don't be so sylvia, open your eyes.

Ne sois pas si sylvia, ouvre les yeux.