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Giselle
zhih-ZEHL
Giselle (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet. Example: “Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart.”
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A feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet.
"Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart."
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Giselle.
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What does “Giselle” mean?
The word “Giselle” means a feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet.
How do you pronounce “Giselle”?
“Giselle” is pronounced zhih-ZEHL (/ʒɪˈzɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Giselle” in a sentence?
Here is “Giselle” used in a sentence: “Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart.”
What part of speech is “Giselle”?
“Giselle” is a name.
