noun

Yvette

ee-VEHT

Yvette (noun) means a French female given name that became popular in English in the nineteenth century. Example: “Yvette runs a small bakery near the harbor.”

noun

A French female given name that became popular in English in the nineteenth century.

"Yvette runs a small bakery near the harbor."

Word forms

Yvettes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Yvette.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Yvette

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yvette” mean?

The word “Yvette” means a French female given name that became popular in English in the nineteenth century.

How do you pronounce “Yvette”?

“Yvette” is pronounced ee-VEHT (/iːˈvɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yvette” in a sentence?

Here is “Yvette” used in a sentence: “Yvette runs a small bakery near the harbor.”

What part of speech is “Yvette”?

“Yvette” is a noun.

Where does the word “Yvette” come from?

The word “Yvette” comes from French. Borrowed from French Yvette.

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