What does nommer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word nommer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nommer in French.

The word nommer in French means name, call, call, name, appoint, name, designate, name, name, mention, be called. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nommer

name, call

verbe transitif (donner un nom)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les spécialistes ont nommé cette race de chien des bergers belges.
Experts named this dog breed the Belgian Shepherd.

call, name

verbe transitif (donner un prénom)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On a nommé notre chien Biscotte à cause de sa couleur.
We named our dog Biscuit because of his color.

appoint, name, designate

verbe transitif (désigner pour un poste, une fonction, un emploi)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
François Fillon fut nommé Premier Ministre.
François Fillon was named Prime Minister.

name

verbe transitif (citer [qqn], [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nomme-moi la capitale de l'Italie.
Name the capital of Italy.

name, mention

verbe transitif (désigner par son nom)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le directeur a nommé plusieurs personnes en guise d'exemples.
The director named several people as examples.

be called

verbe pronominal (s'appeler)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon amie se nomme Isabelle.
My friend is called Isabelle.

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