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appoint in French

appoint in French is nommer, désigner, choisir — appoint means to choose someone officially for a job or role.

appoint in French

nommer
verb
désigner
verb
choisir
verb
attribuer
verb
fixer
verb
(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
poser
verb
(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).
déterminer
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
fixer
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.
poser
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.

What does "appoint" mean?

  1. verb To choose someone officially for a job or role.
    "The board appointed her as the new chief executive."
  2. verb To set or fix a time or place for something, such as a meeting.
    "They appointed noon on Friday for the hearing."
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appoint in a sentence

  • The board appointed her as the new chief executive.
  • He was appointed to lead the investigation.
  • They appointed noon on Friday for the hearing.

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What is "appoint" in French?

"appoint" in French is nommer, désigner, choisir. appoint means: To choose someone officially for a job or role.

How do you use "appoint" in a sentence?

Example: "The board appointed her as the new chief executive." In French, "appoint" is nommer, désigner, choisir.

Are there other ways to say "appoint" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "appoint": nommer, désigner, choisir, attribuer, fixer, poser.

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