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surname in French

surname in French is nom de famille, nom, patronyme — surname means a person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.

surname in French

nom de famille
noun
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).
nom
noun
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).
patronyme
noun
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).
surnommer
verb
(transitive) To give a surname to.
donner un surnom
verb
(transitive) To give a surname to.

What does "surname" mean?

  1. noun A person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.
    "Her surname changed when she got married."

surname in a sentence

  • Her surname changed when she got married.
  • Please list your surname before your first name on the form.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "surname" in French?

"surname" in French is nom de famille, nom, patronyme. surname means: A person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.

How do you use "surname" in a sentence?

Example: "Her surname changed when she got married." In French, "surname" is nom de famille, nom, patronyme.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "surname": nom de famille, nom, patronyme, surnommer, donner un surnom.

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