Jacques

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For the villager whose German name is Jacques, see Cousteau.

Type of Bird villager Jacques brd16
Artwork of Jacques the Bird
Species Personality Gender
Bird Smug Male
Birthday June 22nd Cancer
Favorite saying "Better to have loved and squawked than to have never loved at all."
Catchphrase "zut alors"
Clothing Red flannel shirt[nb 1]
Puffy vest (Navy blue)[nb 2]
Umbrella Camo umbrella[nb 3]
Vinyl umbrella[nb 4]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ジョッキー[nb 5]
 쪼끼[nb 8]
 Zampiero
 Pierre
 赵奇[nb 6]
 Jacky
 Gorrelmo
 Jacques
 趙奇[nb 7]
 Jacky
 Gorrelmo
 Жак[nb 9]
Phrase in other languages
 チェケラ
 체키라웃
 pio pio
 piepiep
 唷唷唷
 ploc ploc
 chapó
 zut alors
 唷唷唷
 why not
 chapó
 фу ты

Jacques is a smug bird villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. His English and Japanese names are derived from "disc jockey," a reference to his houses and house requests that are themed after music clubs and respectively contain or require a DJ's turntable. His catchphrase, zut alors, is a French phrase meaning "darn it," which relates to Jacques being a French given name. His Japanese catchphrase, chekera, is a slang word that means "check it out," and is a phrase often used in rap lyrics.

In New Horizons, Jacques has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Artwork of Jacques from Welcome amiibo.

Jacques is a dark navy bird resembling a jackdaw, which may also be the basis for his name. He has bright green stripes around his ankles and the tips of his wings and tail. He wears a bright green beanie, which is removable in New Horizons when gifted headwear. Certain types of headwear will reveal he has a small tuft of brown hair on his head. He has lazy blue eyes with bright green rims. He has a yellow beak, brown eyebrows, and a brown goatee.

Personality[edit]

Below is a brief description of the smug personality. For more information, click here.

Jacques is a smug villager, meaning he is well-mannered, polite, and friendly. He is quite flirtatious and has a fair number of unseen hobbies that include collecting plastic bottle caps and constantly talking about trains. He enjoys complimenting other villagers, including the player, and he is generous and quite easy to befriend. He is fairly easy to disappoint when the player refuses to trade in items and if the player fails to complete a favor from him. He is very interested in fashion, and when shopping in GracieGrace or Able Sisters, he seems to be big fans of the two tailors. Like all other smug villagers, Jacques falls asleep at 2:00 AM and wakes up at 8:30 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Jacques cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Jacques
Better to have loved and squawked than to have never loved at all.

Jacques

Jacques

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
June 22 Cancer Smug zut alors
Default clothing Red Flannel Shirt NL Model.png Red flannel shirt
Default umbrella Camo Umbrella NL Model.png Camo umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Flashy
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Ornate
Favorite color
 
Green
Biography
Siblings Third of 5 kids
Skill Beat boxing
Goal Singer
Halloween fear Bug Mask NL Model.png Bug mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Blend
Amount of milk Lots
Amount of sugar Three spoonfuls

In New Horizons[edit]

Jacques
Better to have loved and squawked than to have never loved at all.

Jacques

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
June 22 Cancer Smug (A) zut alors
Default clothing Puffy Vest (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png Puffy vest (Navy blue)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Green) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Green) & Rain Hat (Green) NH Icon.png rain hat (Green)
  • During snow: Short Peacoat (Green) NH Icon.png Short peacoat (Green) & Knit Hat (Green) NH Icon.png knit hat (Green)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: Pajama Dress (Green) NH Icon.png Pajama dress (Green)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Black) NH Icon.png Tank (Black)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green)
  • Bunny Day: Leaf-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Leaf-egg outfit  & Leaf-Egg Shell NH Icon.png leaf-egg shell
  • Halloween: Raggedy Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Raggedy outfit (Green) & Impish Horns (Green) NH Icon.png impish horns (Green)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Dark Brown) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Dark brown)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Waistcoat (Black) NH Icon.png Waistcoat (Black)[nb 10]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Waistcoat (Black) NH Icon.png Waistcoat (Black) & Balloon Hat (Green) NH Icon.png balloon hat (Green)[nb 11]

  • Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing:
  • As a student for the school: School Uniform with Necktie (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)
  • As the teacher for the school: Checkered Sweater Vest (Light Brown) NH Icon.png Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & Rimmed Glasses (Black) NH Icon.png rimmed glasses (Black)
  • As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café Uniform (Green) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Green)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Aquamarine) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Aquamarine)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Blue)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Black Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Black necktie)
  • As a patient for the hospital: Pajama Dress (Green) NH Icon.png Pajama dress (Green)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png Pineapple aloha shirt (Green) & Vine Crown NH Icon.png vine crown
  • While floating in the ocean: Leaf-Print Wet Suit (Green) NH Icon.png Leaf-print wet suit (Green) & Retro Shades (Green) NH Icon.png retro shades (Green)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: DJ KK Logo Tee (Neon Green) NH Icon.png DJ KK logo tee (Neon green)[nb 12] & Neon Shades (Lime & Purple) NH Icon.png neon shades (Lime & purple)
  • Default umbrella Vinyl Umbrella NH Icon.png Vinyl umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Black) NH Model.png  Black
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Striped - Fabric 11) NH Model.png  Striped - Fabric 11
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Cool and Simple
    Favorite colors
     
    Green
    and
     
    Black
    Hobby Music
    Handheld items
    Bag Veggie-print Bag NH Model.png Veggie-print
    Book Music Book Interior NH Texture.png Music
    Food Chocolate donut Food NH Model.png Chocolate donut
    Drink Tea can or yellow mug Drink NH Model.png Tea can or yellow mug
    Popsicle Orange Popsicle NH Model.png Orange
    Ideal clothing for Jacques – Green / Black Cool and Simple clothing
    Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles.
    For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
    Name Image Price Available from
    Boa fleece (Green) Boa Fleece (Green) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Bowling shirt (Green) Bowling Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png  1,260 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Bubble-skirt party dress (Green) Bubble-Skirt Party Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Career jacket (Green) Career Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
    Denim overalls (Black) Denim Overalls (Black) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    DJ KK logo tee (Neon green) DJ KK Logo Tee (Neon Green) NH Icon.png  1,100 Poki  Apparel shop
    Earbuds combo (Green) Earbuds Combo (Green) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Able Sisters
    Eye mask (Green) Eye Mask (Green) NH Icon.png  560 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Fedora (Green) Fedora (Green) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Flannel shirt (Green) Flannel Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Flashy animal costume (Black) Flashy Animal Costume (Black) NH Icon.png  1,700 Bells  Able Sisters
    Graduation gown (Green) Graduation Gown (Green) NH Icon.png  3,360 Bells  Able Sisters
    Humble sweater (Green) Humble Sweater (Green) NH Icon.png  1,150 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Impish horns (Green) Impish Horns (Green) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Layered polo shirt (Green) Layered Polo Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Leopard tee (Green) Leopard Tee (Green) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Long chenille cardigan (Green) Long Chenille Cardigan (Green) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Long down coat (Green) Long Down Coat (Green) NH Icon.png  1,900 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Mage's striped hat (Green) Mage's Striped Hat (Green) NH Icon.png  3,440 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Meme shirt (Green) Meme Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Night-vision goggles Night-Vision Goggles NH Icon.png  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters
    Parka undercoat (Green) Parka Undercoat (Green) NH Icon.png  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Pixel shades (Green) Pixel Shades (Green) NH Icon.png  1,320 Bells  Able Sisters
    Quilted down jacket (Green) Quilted Down Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Raggedy outfit (Green) Raggedy Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Round shades (Green) Round Shades (Green) NH Icon.png  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters
    Scholar's hat (Green) Scholar's Hat (Green) NH Icon.png  3,010 Bells  Able Sisters
    Simple sunglasses (Lime) Simple Sunglasses (Lime) NH Icon.png  880 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Striped tee (Green) Striped Tee (Green) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Tee and towel (Green towel & black shirt) Tee and Towel (Green Towel & Black Shirt) NH Icon.png  560 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Tee dress (Olive) Tee Dress (Olive) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Tunic tank (Mint) Tunic Tank (Mint) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Vibrant tuxedo (Green) Vibrant Tuxedo (Green) NH Icon.png  2,880 Bells  Able Sisters
    More Green Items
    More Black Items
    More Cool Items
    More Simple Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Jacques
    Thought bubble I want an exclusive club that only plays my playlists.
    Client's vision The Most Exclusive Club
    Required items DJ's Turntable
    Laptop
    Sampler
    Favorite song  K.K. Disco
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    Exterior of Jacques's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Jacques's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #1
    Roof:  Green slate roof
    Siding:  Black striped siding
    Door:  Blue vertical-panes door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Concrete Wall
    Floor:  Steel Flooring
    Music:  K.K. Technopop

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Jacques
    Better to have loved and squawked than to have never loved at all.

    Jacques's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Jacques's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Jacques
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    June 22 Cancer Smug zut alors
    Default clothing Red Flannel Shirt HHD Icon.png Red flannel shirt
    Umbrella Camo Umbrella HHD Icon.png Camo umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I want to turn my house into this town's hottest club so I can surrender to the music!
    Client's vision A hip music club.
    Required items DJ's turntable
    Laptop
    Favorite song  K.K. Disco
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Metal-rim table
  •  Counter seat
  •  CD shelf
  •  DJ's turntable
  •  Fruit drink
  •  Aluminum briefcase
  •  Sound mixer
  •  Jacques's pic
  •  Small spotlight
  • Interior:
  •  Ringside seating
  • Clothing:
  •  Reggae tee
  •  Red flannel shirt
  •  DJ cap
  •  Afro cap
  •  Afro wig
  •  Ladder shades
  •  Camo umbrella
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Jacques's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Jacques

    Jacques

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    June 22 Cancer Smug zut alors
    Clothing Red Flannel Shirt HHD Icon.png Red flannel shirt
    Umbrella Camo Umbrella HHD Icon.png Camo umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 2
    Hand sign Paper
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×2
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×3
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Mango

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Jacques was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on May 17, 2019.

    Jacques
    Better to have loved and squawked than to have never loved at all.

    Jacques

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    June 22 Cancer Smug zut alors
    Default clothing Red flannel shirt
    Biography
    Description Don't let Jacques's pretentious demeanor turn you off. He's actually just overcompensating for the fact that he can't down a cold drink without getting a killer headache.
    Preferred theme Cool
    Primary reward Preserves
    Version added 2.3.1b
    Date unlocked May 17, 2019
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Bea and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Red flannel shirt
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    DJ's turntable
    Level 20 Jacques's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 13] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Jacques
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    The Savvy Stylings of Alice The Savvy Stylings of Alice PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    amiibo card[edit]

    370 Jacques amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #370 Jacques - Series 4
    Star sign: Cancer
    Birthday: June 22
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Paper

    Gallery[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ジョッキー
    Jokkī
    Jockey, from disk jockey, or DJ, for short

    Korean 쪼끼
    Jjokki
    Same as Japanese name

    Simplified Chinese 赵奇
    Zhào qí
    Jacques

    Traditional Chinese 趙奇
    Unknown

    Russian Жак
    Zhak
    From English name

    Dutch Jacques Same as English name

    German Pierre A typical French name

    European Spanish Gorrelmo From gorrión, meaning "sparrow"; may also come from gorro, meaning "cap," and Elmo

    European French Jacky An English name, to counterpart his French name in the English versions of the game

    Italian Zampiero From zampa, meaning "paw," and "Gianpiero," an Italian name

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Prior to New Horizons
    2. New Horizons
    3. Prior to New Horizons
    4. New Horizons
    5. Jokkī
    6. Zhào qí
    7. Zhào qí
    8. Jjokki
    9. Zhak
    10. Jacques's headwear during the Countdown can either be the New Year's silk hat or the New Year's hat, each rotating every year. The hat's variation will vary depending on what variations Tom Nook is selling at his stand.
    11. If it is Jacques's birthday, his headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    12. If it is DJ KK's first time performing on the archipelago, Jacques will instead wear a Paradise Planning event tee (Green variation)
    13. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75