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Avril
AV-rihl
Avril (name) means a female given name of French origin, equivalent to April. Example: “Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name.”
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A female given name of French origin, equivalent to April.
"Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter."
"Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name."
How to use Avril
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French version of the name April.
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Word forms
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_____ was born in the spring, which is how she got her name.
Etymology
A 20th-century coinage from French avril, "April".
Class of 1900
Avril joined the language around 1900.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Avril” mean?
The word “Avril” means a female given name of French origin, equivalent to April. In plain terms, the French version of the name April.
How do you pronounce “Avril”?
“Avril” is pronounced AV-rihl (/ˈævɹɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Avril” in a sentence?
Here is “Avril” used in a sentence: “Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name.”
What part of speech is “Avril”?
“Avril” is a name.
Where does the word “Avril” come from?
The word “Avril” dates back to around 1900 and comes from French. A 20th-century coinage from French avril, "April".
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