Anonyme (en. Anonymous)

/a.nɔ.nim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Person whose name is hidden or unknown.
The author of this letter is anonymous.
L'auteur de cette lettre est anonyme.
Person or work without a signature.
This anonymous painting was discovered in an old chest.
Ce tableau anonyme a été découvert dans un vieux coffre.
adjective
Qualifies something whose author or source is unknown.
He received an anonymous message.
Il a reçu un message anonyme.
Refers to a work whose author is not identified.
The book requires an anonymous study.
Le livre nécessite une étude anonyme.

Etymology

From the Greek 'anonymos', meaning 'without a name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anonymous donation
Donation without disclosing the identity of the donor.
don anonyme
anonymous message
Message without indicating the sender.
message anonyme
anonymous author
Author whose name is hidden.
auteur anonyme

Related Words

name
A word that designates a person, place, or thing.
nom
identity
Set of characteristics that define a person.
identité
signature
Written statement indicating a person's identity.
signature

Slang Meanings

Samuel, a reference to something mysterious or unidentified.
It's a Samuel event, no one knows who is organizing it.
C'est un événement de Samuel, personne ne sait qui l'organise.
Ninja, used to designate a person who acts in secrecy.
She's a true ninja, no one knows who she is.
Elle est un vrai ninja, personne ne sait qui elle est.