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Alain
Alain (name) means a French male given name, equivalent to the English name Alan. Example: “Alain Delon became a major star of French cinema in the 1960s.”
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A French male given name, equivalent to the English name Alan.
"Alain Delon became a major star of French cinema in the 1960s."
How to use Alain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe standard French version of "Alan."
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Etymology
The French form of the name that appears in English as Alan.
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What does “Alain” mean?
The word “Alain” means a French male given name, equivalent to the English name Alan. In plain terms, the standard French version of "Alan.".
How do you use “Alain” in a sentence?
Here is “Alain” used in a sentence: “Alain Delon became a major star of French cinema in the 1960s.”
What part of speech is “Alain”?
“Alain” is a name.
Where does the word “Alain” come from?
The word “Alain” comes from French. The French form of the name that appears in English as Alan.
Is “Alain” a common word?
“Alain” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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