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Suzette

soo-ZEHT

Suzette (name) means a female given name, a French diminutive of Suzanne. Example: “The dish crêpes Suzette is said to be named after a woman called Suzette.”

name

A female given name, a French diminutive of Suzanne.

"The dish crêpes Suzette is said to be named after a woman called Suzette."

How to use Suzette

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA French pet form of the name Suzanne — also familiar from the dessert crêpes Suzette.

Word forms

Suzettes plural

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Etymology

From French Suzette, a diminutive of Suzanne with the affectionate ending "-ette."

Origin: French

Rhymes for Suzette

Bette Vette Yvette palette gazette rosette Annette Lynette Colette Lisette Janette Nanette

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Suzette” mean?

The word “Suzette” means a female given name, a French diminutive of Suzanne. In plain terms, a French pet form of the name Suzanne — also familiar from the dessert crêpes Suzette.

How do you pronounce “Suzette”?

“Suzette” is pronounced soo-ZEHT (/suˈzɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Suzette” in a sentence?

Here is “Suzette” used in a sentence: “The dish crêpes Suzette is said to be named after a woman called Suzette.”

What part of speech is “Suzette”?

“Suzette” is a name.

Where does the word “Suzette” come from?

The word “Suzette” comes from French. From French Suzette, a diminutive of Suzanne with the affectionate ending "-ette.".