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Gervais
juh-VAYZ
Gervais (name) means a French surname.
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A French surname.
How to use Gervais
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French surname, familiar today from the comedian Ricky Gervais.
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Etymology
From French Gervais, from Latin Gervasius.
Rhymes for Gervais
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What does “Gervais” mean?
The word “Gervais” means a French surname. In plain terms, a French surname, familiar today from the comedian Ricky Gervais.
How do you pronounce “Gervais”?
“Gervais” is pronounced juh-VAYZ (/dʒəˈveɪz/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gervais”?
“Gervais” is a name.
Where does the word “Gervais” come from?
The word “Gervais” comes from Latin. From French Gervais, from Latin Gervasius.
