Vincent (en. Vincent)

/vɛ̃.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Male first name of Latin origin.
Vincent is a common name in France.
Vincent est un nom courant en France.
Person bearing this first name.
Vincent organized a party.
Vincent a organisé une fête.

Etymology

From Latin 'Vincentius', derived from 'vincere', which means 'to conquer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Vincent van Gogh
Famous post-impressionist painter.
Vincent van Gogh
Like a Vincent
Referring to a person who acts in an original way.
Comme un Vincent

Related Words

victory
Success achieved in a conflict or competition.
victoire
defeated
Person who has suffered a defeat.
vaincu

Slang Meanings

To have a nonchalant attitude.
Stop being a Vincent and focus.
Arrête d'être un Vincent et concentre-toi.
An eccentric person.
He is really a Vincent with all his crazy ideas.
Il est vraiment un Vincent avec toutes ses idées folles.