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Lemoine

/lə.mwan/
proper noun★Intermediate💡 French surname
neutral

A common French surname, often associated with French-speaking regions.

Pierre Lemoine est un écrivain français connu.

Pierre Lemoine is a well-known French writer.

💡

Lemoine is a patronymic surname derived from the Old French word 'le moine,' meaning 'the monk.' It is widely distributed across France and French-speaking countries.

💡Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

The 'Lemoine' surname is pronounced /lə.mwan/, with the stress on the second syllable. The 'oi' is pronounced like the 'wa' in 'water.'

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization Rule

Surnames in French are always capitalized, even in the middle of a sentence.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'le moine,' meaning 'the monk.' Originally denoted someone who lived in a monastery or had a monastic connection.

📝Usage Notes

Lemoine is primarily a surname and is not used as a common noun in modern French. It is always capitalized.

Word Breakdown

le
the (definite article, masculine singular)
article
+
moine
monk
noun
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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