French word

jules

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒyl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboyfriend

Example

Tu vas voir ton jules ce soir ?

Are you going to see your boyfriend tonight?

Illustration for jules (boyfriend)

More examples

Il vit avec son jules depuis deux ans.

He has been living with his boyfriend for two years.

Core concept

A close male partner mentioned in relaxed conversation rather than formal description.

Common phrases

  • vivre avec son jules

    live with one's boyfriend

  • ton jules

    your boyfriend

Similar words

copain: A casual term for a boyfriend.
petit ami: A neutral term for a boyfriend.
compagnon: A male partner, often one who shares a home.

Definition in French

Mot familier pour désigner un homme qui est le petit ami de quelqu'un.

Word origin

The noun jules developed in familiar French from the given name Jules and acquired its current relationship sense through name-based common-noun use.

Usage tips

  • Jules is more familiar and lighter in tone than petit ami, so petit ami or compagnon suits a neutral formal context better.

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