blanche
word
/ˈbɫæntʃ/
blanch
/ˈblɑːntʃ/
blahnch
Definition
A female given name. It is an old-fashioned or classic name in English, borrowed from French.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a personal name, not as a common vocabulary word in modern English. Learners may also see it in the phrase 'carte blanche,' but that is a separate French expression and not the same use as the name.
Spanish: blanca (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Blanche (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Blanche (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 布兰奇（女性名字）Chinese (Traditional): 布蘭琪（女性名字）Hindi: ब्लांश (महिला नाम)Arabic: بلانش (اسم علم مؤنث)Bengali: ব্লাঞ্চRussian: БланшJapanese: ブランシュVietnamese: BlancheKorean: 블랑슈Turkish: BlancheUrdu: بلانشIndonesian: Blanche
Example Sentences
My aunt's name is Blanche.
basic
Blanche lives next door.
basic
I met Blanche at school today.
basic
Blanche always brings homemade cookies to the family party.
natural
I didn't realize Blanche had already heard the news.
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If Blanche calls, tell her I'll be there in ten minutes.
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