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name in French

name in French is nom, nommer, dénommer — name means a word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

name in French

nom
noun
nommer
verb
dénommer
verb
choisir
verb
(transitive) To mention, specify.
préciser
verb
(transitive) To mention, specify.
élire
verb
(transitive) To mention, specify.
appeler
verb
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
identifier
verb
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
nommer
verb
(transitive) To designate for a role.

What does "name" mean?

  1. noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
    "Her name is written on the certificate."
  2. noun A person's reputation.
    "He has built a good name for himself in the industry."
  3. verb To give something or someone a name.
    "They named the baby after her grandmother."
  4. verb To identify or specify something explicitly.
    "Can you name three benefits of the new system?"

name in a sentence

  • Her name is written on the certificate.
  • What name did they give the new puppy?
  • He has built a good name for himself in the industry.
  • They named the baby after her grandmother.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "name" in French?

"name" in French is nom, nommer, dénommer. name means: A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

How do you use "name" in a sentence?

Example: "Her name is written on the certificate." In French, "name" is nom, nommer, dénommer.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "name": nom, nommer, dénommer, choisir, préciser, élire.

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