named

UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/
namedpast participle
UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb 'name' used adjectivally.
Translations
The named beneficiaries will receive payment upon completion of the forms.
Les bénéficiaires nommés recevront le paiement une fois les formulaires remplis.
Additional translations
désignéEmploi fréquent dans les contextes administratifs ou juridiques.
Definitions
Being the past participle of the verb “name”, used attributively or predicatively to denote that someone or something has been given a particular name or has been specified by name.
The named beneficiaries will receive payment upon completion of the forms.
namedadjective
UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/
Translations
The newly named director will start her role next month.
La directrice nouvellement nommée commencera ses fonctions le mois prochain.
Additional translations
dénomméSoutenu; utilisé quand on identifie quelqu’un ou quelque chose par son nom.
Definitions
Having a specified name or title.
The newly named director will start her role next month.
Identified or recognized by a particular name.
The named suspect was taken into custody for further questioning.
namenoun
Definitions
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
Her name is Sarah.
A famous person within a particular field or profession.
He is a big name in the music industry.
A reputation, especially a good one.
He made a name for himself as a talented artist.
An insulting or abusive word used to address or describe someone (usually in plural).
The children kept calling each other names on the playground.
nameverb

named

Past Simple

named
Past Simple
named
Past Participle
naming
Gerund
UK
/neɪm/
US
/neɪm/
Translations
They decided to name their new puppy Max.
Ils ont décidé de nommer leur nouveau chiot Max.
désignerAu sens de nommer à une fonction ou à un poste.
The board decided to name her as the new CEO.
Le conseil a décidé de la désigner comme nouvelle directrice générale.
Additional translations
citerPour identifier quelqu'un ou quelque chose par son nom.
Definitions
To give a name to someone or something.
They decided to name their new puppy Max.
To specify or identify someone or something by name.
The witness was asked to name the suspect in the lineup.
To appoint someone to a particular position or role.
The board decided to name her as the new CEO.
nameadjective
Definitions
Famous or well-known, especially within a particular field; having a widely recognized name.
Several name actors agreed to star in the low-budget film.