Synonyms for

Jacques

Verb / ʒɑ:k / / dʒæk / Another word for jacques — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a French variant of the name James

Synonyms & similar words

James Jim Jimmy Jamie Jacob Jackson Jake Jax Jay Jared Jasper Javier Jaxon Jenson Jeremiah Jerome Jeremy Jesse Jet Joel

Common collocations

  • Jacques Cousteau
  • Jacques Chirac
  • Jacques Cartier
  • Jacques Derrida
  • Jacques Brel
  • Jacques Tati

Usage note

Jacques is a given name, typically male, of French origin. It is the French form of James. It is not typically used as a common noun or adjective, and therefore has no direct antonyms or synonyms in the general sense.

Example sentences

  1. Jacques is a French name that means 'supplanter'.
  2. My friend's name is Jacques, but we call him Jack for short.
  3. Jacques told me he loves to play soccer.
  4. Jacques is a very talented musician.
  5. I met Jacques at a party last weekend.

Quotes

  • I am the son of a Norman and a Breton, and my name is Jacques Cartier. - Jacques Cartier
  • I have spent my life restringing and touching up old paintings because I believe that art is important in people's lives, and it is my job to help preserve these works of art. - Jacques Sauniere (fictional character from The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown)
  • I am Jacques Clouseau, and I will be your chief inspector. - Inspector Jacques Clouseau (fictional character from The Pink Panther film series)

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