Hoffmann (en. Hoffmann)
/ɔfman/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A surname of Germanic origin.
Her name is Marie Hoffmann, like her grandfather.
Elle se nomme Marie Hoffmann, comme son grand-père.
A common surname in France.
The Hoffmanns are known for being a close-knit family.
Les Hoffmann sont connus pour être une famille unie.
Etymology
Derived from the German 'Hoffmann', meaning 'man of the court'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hoffmann of the university
A professor or researcher affiliated with a specific university.
Hoffmann de l'université
Hoffmann family
Reference to a family with a common name in Europe.
Famille Hoffmann
Related Words
hoff
Part of a surname, may refer to the habitat.
hoff
mann
Means 'man' in German, used in many names.
mann
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to a very organized person.
He is a real Hoffmann, he has everything in order.
C'est un vrai Hoffmann, il a tout dans l'ordre.
Refers to someone involved in legal affairs.
This guy is a Hoffmann of contracts, he knows everything.
Ce type est un Hoffmann des contrats, il sait tout.