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    Prénom (en. First name)

    /pʁe.nɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual designation of a person, different from their last name.
    Her first name is Marie.
    Son prénom est Marie.
    First part of a person's full name.
    He legally changed his first name.
    Il a changé de prénom légalement.
    Used to refer to a person in an informal setting.
    Call me by my first name, please.
    Appelle-moi par mon prénom, s'il te plaît.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'praenomen', which means 'name given before' or 'personal name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    We need your first name
    Asks for the first part of a person's name.
    Nous avons besoin de votre prénom
    What is your first name?
    Question to know someone's name.
    Quel est votre prénom?
    Use your first name
    Referring to someone by their first name instead of their title or last name.
    Utiliser son prénom

    Related Words

    name
    Designation that denotes a person, place, or thing.
    nom
    last name
    Inherited name that generally follows the first name.
    nom de famille
    baptism
    Ceremony that assigns a first name to a person.
    baptême

    Slang Meanings

    Name given informally to someone.
    He is often called by his first name in the group.
    On l'appelle souvent par son prénom dans le groupe.
    Use of a first name in an informal context.
    Call me by my first name, not by my last name.
    Appelle-moi par mon prénom, pas par mon nom de famille.