charles
word
/ˈtʃɑɹəɫz/
CHAR-uhlz
/tʃˈɑːlz/
chahlz
Definition
A male given name. It is used as a person's first name in English and some other languages.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Charles'. In many languages, it has local forms such as 'Carlos'. It is used to address or identify a specific person, not as a common vocabulary word.
Spanish: CarlosPortuguese (BR): CarlosPortuguese (PT): CarlosChinese (Simplified): 查尔斯Chinese (Traditional): 查爾斯Hindi: चार्ल्सArabic: تشارلزBengali: চার্লসRussian: ЧарльзJapanese: チャールズVietnamese: CharlesKorean: 찰스Turkish: CharlesUrdu: چارلزIndonesian: Charles
Example Sentences
Charles is my brother.
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I saw Charles at school today.
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Charles likes football.
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Have you talked to Charles about the plan yet?
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Charles said he'd be a little late, so let's start without him.
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If you see Charles, tell him I called.
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