# Michelle

/mɪˈʃɛɫ/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/michelle
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common name for a woman or girl. It is the French version of the name Michael.

For teachers: a female given name of French origin, serving as the feminine form of Michel or Michael.

## Examples

- Michelle is my best friend from school.
- The manager introduced Michelle as the new head of the marketing department during the morning meeting.
- While the name has seen varying levels of popularity across different decades, Michelle remains a classic choice in many English-speaking and Francophone countries.

## Usage notes

- As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.

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