Surnom (en. Nickname)

/syʁ.nɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Familiar or affectionate designation given to a person.

His nickname is 'the tiger' because of his temperament.

Son surnom est 'le tigre' à cause de son tempérament.

Name used in a restricted circle or particular context.

In his group of friends, he is known by the nickname 'Flash'.

Dans son groupe d'amis, il est connu sous le surnom de 'Flash'.

Name by which a person is commonly referred to.

The nickname he was given is 'the beautiful lady'.

Le surnom qu'on lui a donné est 'la belle dame'.

From Old French 'surnom', formed from 'sur-' and 'nom'.

to have a nickname

To be referred to by a name other than the true one.

avoir un surnom

to give a nickname

To assign a name to someone.

donner un surnom

to change one's nickname

To modify the name by which one is designated.

changer de surnom

pseudonym

Author's name used instead of their real name.

pseudonyme

diminutive

Shortened or affectionate form of a name.

diminutif

sobriquet

Familiar name, often humorous.

sobriquet

Nickname given in a friendly context.

Everyone calls him 'Doc' because he is the smartest in the group.

Tout le monde l'appelle 'Doc' parce qu'il est le plus intelligent du groupe.

Derogatory or mocking nickname.

He received the nickname 'clumsy' because of his clumsiness.

Il a reçu le surnom de 'boulet' à cause de ses maladresses.