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prénom

first name, given name

noun pray-NOHN Less Common
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Usage Note

Prénom literally means 'pre-name' — the name that comes before the family name (nom de famille). In French administrative forms, nom refers to the surname and prénom to the given name; mixing them up is a common learner mistake. The verb prénommer means 'to name' a child.

Examples

"Quel est ton prénom?"

Natural Translation

What is your first name?

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