Nomme (en. Appointed)

/nɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of giving a name to something or someone.
He names his new dog 'Rex'.
Il nomme son nouveau chien 'Rex'.
To indicate or designate a person for a role or function.
She names Marie as the project manager.
Elle nomme Marie comme responsable du projet.
To call someone by their name.
He names the members of the team one by one.
Il nomme les membres de l'équipe un par un.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nominare', which means to give a name.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to name someone
To designate a person for a specific function.
nommer quelqu'un
to be named
To receive a title or position.
être nommé
to name a prize
To determine the winner of a prize.
nommer un prix
to call oneself
To indicate one's own name.
se nommer

Related Words

name
A word used to designate a person, thing, or concept.
nom
named
One who receives a name or a nomination.
nommé
nomination
The act of naming someone or something.
nomination
to denominate
Synonymous with naming, often used in formal contexts.
dénommer

Slang Meanings

To refer to someone informally.
He named his buddy 'the boss'.
Il a nommé son pote 'le boss'.
To call someone by a nickname.
They call him 'the genius' because of his skills.
Ils le nomment 'le génie' à cause de ses compétences.