louis
word
/ˈɫui/
LOO-ee
/lˈuːi/
LOO-ee
Definition
A male given name, used as a person's first name. It refers to someone named Louis, not to a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
As a proper noun, it is usually capitalized as 'Louis'. Pronunciation varies by person and region, commonly /ˈluːi/ or /ˈluːɪs/, so it is best to follow how the person says their own name.
Spanish: LuisPortuguese (BR): LuísPortuguese (PT): LuísChinese (Simplified): 路易斯Chinese (Traditional): 路易斯Hindi: लुईArabic: لويسBengali: লুইRussian: ЛуиJapanese: ルイVietnamese: LouisKorean: 루이Turkish: LouisUrdu: لوئسIndonesian: Louis
Example Sentences
Louis is my brother.
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I saw Louis at school today.
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Louis likes soccer.
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Have you talked to Louis about the plan yet?
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Louis said he'd call when he got home.
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I'm waiting for Louis outside the café.
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