French word

dénomination

Pronunciation

IPA/denominasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounname

Example

Quelle est la dénomination de ce produit ?

What is the name of this product?

Illustration for dénomination (name)

More examples

La dénomination du produit est indiquée sur l'étiquette.

The product name is indicated on the label.

Core concept

An assigned name or title used to identify a person, role, concept, or thing.

Common phrases

  • la dénomination du produit

    the product name

  • la dénomination commerciale

    the trade name

Similar words

nom: The name generally used to refer to a person or thing.
titre: The title given to a document or creative work.
fonction: A job title or organizational position indicating assigned duties or status.
appellation: A name given to distinguish one thing from another.

Definition in French

Mot ou expression employé pour nommer une personne, un poste, un concept ou une chose dans l'usage courant.

Word origin

Dénomination comes through Old French denominacion from Latin denominatio, formed from de- and nominare, meaning to name.

Usage tips

  • Dénomination is feminine, so standard forms include la dénomination and une dénomination.

Other meanings

  • denominationnoun

Related words

  • dénommernameverb
  • dénomménamedadjective

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