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nommer

to name

verb noh-MEH Less Common
Communication Language

Also means

to appoint

Usage Note

Nommer means both to give a name to something and to officially appoint someone to a post. In formal contexts, être nommé directeur means 'to be appointed director'. The noun form le nom (name) shares the same root and is one of the most common French words.

Examples

"On l'a nommé directeur de l'école."

Natural Translation

He was appointed director of the school.

Literal Translation

One him-has named director of-the-school.

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