patronymic in French
patronymic in French is patronymique, patronyme — patronymic means coming from a father's name.
patronymic in French
patronymique
patronyme
(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
What does "patronymic" mean?
- adj Coming from a father's name.
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adj Coming from an ancestor's name.
"a patronymic denomination"
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patronymic in a sentence
- a patronymic denomination
- I proposed to her that we give our first-born baby a patronymic name.
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What is "patronymic" in French?
"patronymic" in French is patronymique, patronyme. patronymic means: Coming from a father's name.
Are there other ways to say "patronymic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "patronymic": patronymique, patronyme.
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