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surnom

nickname

noun sür-NOHM Rare

Usage Note

Surnom is distinct from prénom (first name) and nom de famille (surname). To give someone a nickname is donner un surnom à quelqu'un or surnommer quelqu'un. The verb surnommer means 'to nickname' or 'to dub.'

Examples

"Son surnom était 'le renard'."

Natural Translation

His nickname was 'the fox.'

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