Wilson (en. Wilson)
wiːlsən
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Common surname of Anglo-Saxon origin.
The Wilson family moved to the neighborhood five years ago.
La famille Wilson a déménagé dans le quartier il y a cinq ans.
Male first name of Anglo-Saxon origin, often used in the United States.
Wilson is a very popular name for boys in the 1980s.
Wilson est un prénom très populaire pour les garçons dans les années 80.
Etymology
Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning 'son of Will' or 'William'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Wilson for the presidency
Reference to Woodrow Wilson, a former President of the United States.
Wilson à la présidence
To do a Wilson
Expresses the idea of following a particular person or imitating.
Se faire un Wilson
Related Words
will
English first name often associated.
will
Willa
Feminine version of the name William.
Willa
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to an intelligent person.
This student is a true Wilson in math.
Cet étudiant est un vrai Wilson en mathématiques.
Expression to talk about loneliness, as in 'À la Wilson'.
After the breakup, he spent his days à la Wilson, alone at home.
Après la rupture, il passait ses jours à la Wilson, seul chez lui.