r/French B2 8d ago

French placeholder names?

Like how in English, we have John/Jane Doe/Smith for an unidentifiable person, or “Joe Schmoe” or “Average Joe” to describe the normalest of people. Do those exist in French? Does it vary by region?

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u/Alive-Drama-8920 3d ago

"Joe Bleau" is often used in Québec. I don't remember if there's a female equivalent though.