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Word

thierry

Phoneticsthier·ry

/θɪˈɹi/

Definition

n. a traditional French male name. It is the French version of the name Derek or Terry.

n. a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalised.

Examples

“Thierry is a very common name in France.”

“The famous French footballer Thierry Henry is known for his incredible speed and goal-scoring ability.”

“While the name Thierry reached its peak popularity in the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice that carries a sense of traditional French identity.”

Examples

simple

“Thierry is a very common name in France.”

contextual

“The famous French footballer Thierry Henry is known for his incredible speed and goal-scoring ability.”

complex

“While the name Thierry reached its peak popularity in the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice that carries a sense of traditional French identity.”

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalised and typically refers to a specific person.

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