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Isabelle
Isabelle (name) means a female given name from French, ultimately a variant of Elizabeth. Example: “Isabelle grew up speaking both French and English.”
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A female given name from French, ultimately a variant of Elizabeth.
"Isabelle grew up speaking both French and English."
noun
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Synonym of isabella (the pale greyish-yellow colour).
"The curtains were dyed a soft isabelle shade."
How to use Isabelle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French form of the name Isabel/Isabella.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Isabelle.
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What does “Isabelle” mean?
The word “Isabelle” means a female given name from French, ultimately a variant of Elizabeth. In plain terms, the French form of the name Isabel/Isabella.
How do you use “Isabelle” in a sentence?
Here is “Isabelle” used in a sentence: “Isabelle grew up speaking both French and English.”
What part of speech is “Isabelle”?
Depending on how it is used, “Isabelle” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Isabelle” come from?
The word “Isabelle” comes from French. Borrowed from French Isabelle.
Is “Isabelle” a common word?
“Isabelle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Isabelle” have?
“Isabelle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from French, ultimately a variant of Elizabeth.
