named

UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/

Translations

namedpast participle
UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb 'name' used adjectivally.
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.
namedadjective
UK
/neɪmd/
US
/neɪmd/
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.
nameverb

named

Past Simple

named
Past Simple
named
Past Participle
naming
Gerund
UK
/neɪm/
US
/neɪm/
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

namedpast participle
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
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.
nameverb
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.