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name
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le nom (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
What's the name of that restaurant you want to try?Quel est le nom de ce restaurant où tu veux aller ?
2. (reputation)
a. le nom (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Laura's name was damaged after the scandal, but she rebuilt it.Le nom de Laura a été terni après le scandale, mais elle l'a reconstruit.
b. la réputation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
It would seem that Joaquin deserves his good name.Il semblerait que Joaquin mérite sa bonne réputation.
a. le nom (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Johnson's father had already made a name for himself in the film industry.Le père de Johnson s’était déjà fait un nom dans le milieu du cinéma.
4. (insult)
a. l'insulte (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Kieran came home from school in tears because people had been calling him names.Kieran est rentré de l'école en larmes parce que des gens lui avaient lancé des insultes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. appeler
We've decided to name our baby Luis, after my wife's grandfather.Nous avons décidé d'appeler notre bébé Luis, en hommage au grand-père de ma femme.
b. nommer
The actor named his son Kal-El. Can you believe it?L’acteur a nommé son fils Kal-El. Tu y crois ?
c. donner un nom à
The scientists named the new species.Les scientifiques ont donné un nom à cette nouvelle espèce.
6. (to mention)
a. mentionner
The report names several companies involved in the case.Le rapport mentionne plusieurs entreprises impliquées dans l'affaire.
b. citer
Edwin named all the participants who had contributed to the project.Edwin a cité tous les participants qui avaient contribué au projet.
c. nommer
Did Bonnie name you as one of her references?Bonnie t’a-t-elle nommée parmi ses références ?
7. (to appoint)
Conjugations
Indicative of "name"
Collins English Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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