Charbonnet
Definition
A surname of French origin, derived from 'charbon' meaning 'charcoal' or 'coal', with the diminutive suffix '-et' or '-net', typically referring to a charcoal burner or someone with a sooty, dark complexion.
Variant of the surname Charbonneau, common in French-speaking regions and among French descendants in North America.
Examples
Monsieur Charbonnet a hérité de son grand-père l'art de faire du charbon si pur qu'il brille presque.
Mr. Charbonnet inherited from his grandfather the art of making charcoal so pure it almost shines.
Dans le village, on raconte que Charbonnet pouvait allumer un feu rien qu'en fronçant les sourcils.
In the village, they say Charbonnet could light a fire just by furrowing his brow.
La famille Charbonnet transforme les déchets forestiers en trésors noirs, prouvant que le charbonnet vaut de l'or.
The Charbonnet family turns forest waste into black treasures, proving that little charcoal is worth gold.
Avec son nom, Charbonnet n'a jamais froid en hiver : il suffit de le frictionner pour avoir de la chaleur.
With his name, Charbonnet is never cold in winter: just rub him for warmth.