French word

marianne

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁjan/

Meaning

  • feminine nounMarianne

Example

Marianne travaille ici.

Marianne works here.

Illustration for marianne (Marianne)

More examples

Je vais voir Marianne demain.

I'm going to see Marianne tomorrow.

Core concept

A female civic figure representing France as a republic.

Common phrases

  • parler à Marianne

    talk to Marianne

  • appeler Marianne

    call Marianne

  • voir Marianne

    see Marianne

Similar words

symbole: Something that represents an idea or value.
figure: A person or image with a symbolic role.
icône: A widely known person or image that has become a symbol.

Definition in French

Désigne la personnification allégorique de la République française, figure féminine évoquant les principes républicains et la souveraineté nationale.

Word origin

Marianne is a French female given name formed from Marie and Anne, and it became a republican emblem during the French Revolution before gaining established official use in the nineteenth century.

Usage tips

  • The national symbol is commonly called la Marianne, while the personal name Marianne normally appears without an article.

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