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    Nomment (en. Name)

    /nɔ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates questioning about the manner in which something is done.
    I wonder how that is possible.
    Je me demande nomment cela est possible.
    Used to introduce indirect speech while expressing uncertainty.
    He asked me how I achieved that feat.
    Il m'a demandé nomment j'avais réussi cet exploit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'nomen' which means 'name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    any old way
    Without following any rules or methods.
    n'importe comment
    know how
    To be able or have the necessary knowledge to do something.
    savoir comment
    say how
    To explain or give instructions about a subject.
    dire comment

    Related Words

    comment
    Remark or observation on a subject.
    commentaire
    name
    Word or group of words designating a person, place, thing, etc.
    nom
    way
    Way or method of doing something.
    manière

    Slang Meanings

    Used to mock a vague or uncertain situation.
    He messed everything up, and I wonder how he could do that!
    Il a tout raté, et je me demande nomment il a pu faire ça !
    To express surprise at an unexpected result.
    You managed to pass the exam in one night, how?!
    Tu as réussi à passer l'examen en une nuit, nomment ?!