name

nom

noun

1. (of person, animal, object, street)

a. nom (m)

I can't remember his name.Je n'arrive pas à me souvenir de son nom.

2. (reputation)

a. nom (m)

transitive verb

3. (give a name to) (baby, animal, ship)

a. donner un nom à

Have they named the baby yet?Ont-ils déjà donné un nom au bébé ?

4. (identify by name)

a. nommer (victim, suspect)

b. citer (source)

5. (nominate) (captain, chairman)

a. nommer

6. (mention)

a. citer

7. (fix)

a. fixer (price, date)

b. fixer (place)

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