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jeanette

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //dʒəˈnɛt// jeanette

n. a female given name. It is a French-style version of the name Jane or Jean.

n. a female given name of French origin, serving as a diminutive of Jeanne.


SIMPLE

Jeanette is joining us for dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The author dedicated her first novel to Jeanette, her childhood mentor and friend.

COMPLEX

While the name Jeanette saw a peak in popularity during the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a French flair.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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