William (en. William)

/wiˈliːəm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

First name formed from the Germanic elements 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet, protection).

William won the tennis tournament.

William a remporté le tournoi de tennis.

Name worn by several kings and historical figures.

William the Conqueror changed the course of English history.

William le Conquérant a changé le cours de l'histoire anglaise.

Used to refer to a person with a strong will.

Everyone knows that William is determined.

Tout le monde sait que William est déterminé.

Of Anglo-Saxon origin, the name William is derived from the words 'wil' and 'helm'.

William Tell

A legendary Swiss character known for his archery.

William Tell

William of Orange

Reference to William III of England, a king who played a key role in the Glorious Revolution.

William of Orange

he's a real William

Used to refer to a strong or determined person.

c'est un vrai William

Slang word for the Internet or a wireless network.

Bill

Commonly used diminutive for William.

Bill

Guillaume

French version of the name William.

Guillaume

Charismatic individual.

This guy is a real William in his field.

Ce type est un vrai William dans son domaine.

Nickname for someone who is a leader.

He loves to lead; he's 100% a William.

Il aime diriger, c'est un William à 100 %.