Nom-là (en. Name-there)

/nɔ̃ la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A term used to designate a person, place, or thing.

This name is very common in this area.

Ce nom-là est très courant dans cette région.

A word that serves to identify an individual in a particular context.

Don't forget to mention this name during the presentation.

N'oublie pas de mentionner ce nom-là lors de la présentation.

Used to draw attention to a specific name.

I've heard this name somewhere.

Ce nom-là, je l'ai entendu quelque part.

From French 'nom' associated with 'là', indicating a specificity in place or context.

this name

Refers to a name already mentioned.

ce nom-là

talk about this name

Discussing a person or thing designated by a specific name.

parler de ce nom-là

remember this name

Having in memory the mentioned name.

se souvenir de ce nom-là

name

General term referring to a person, place, or thing.

nom

term

A word or expression used to designate something.

terme

appellation

Name given to a person or thing.

appellation

Expression used to talk about a well-known or popular name.

Everyone knows this name in the field.

Tout le monde connaît ce nom-là dans le milieu.

Used humorously to refer to a rather ridiculous name.

That name of his sounds like a cartoon character.

Son nom-là, on dirait un personnage de dessin animé.