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nickname in French

nickname in French is surnom, sobriquet, surnommer — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

nickname in French

surnom
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
sobriquet
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
surnommer
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

What does "nickname" mean?

  1. noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
    "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair."
  2. verb To give someone or something a nickname.
    "They nicknamed the old car "the Beast"."

nickname in a sentence

  • His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair.
  • They nicknamed the old car "the Beast".

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nickname" in French?

"nickname" in French is surnom, sobriquet, surnommer. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?

Example: "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair." In French, "nickname" is surnom, sobriquet, surnommer.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "nickname": surnom, sobriquet, surnommer.

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