English–French

“name” in French

French

Alsonommer · appellation · dénomination

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔ̃/

Example

Quel est ton nom ?

What's your name?

Illustration for nom (name)

How to say “name” in French

“Name” in French is nom.

A spoken or written label that identifies a person, object, or concept, while nom also labels the class of naming words.

Full entry for nom: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nom

Pouvez-vous épeler votre nom ?

Can you spell your name?

Tips for using nom

  • The final m in nom is silent, and the word is pronounced with a nasal vowel, roughly like the vowel in French bon.

Other French words for “name”

J'ai nommé le chien.

I named the dog.

Connaissez-vous l'appellation de ce quartier ?

Do you know the name of this neighborhood?

Quelle est la dénomination de ce produit ?

What is the name of this product?

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