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naming

/ˈneɪmɪŋ/

namingnoun

namings

Translations

dénominationEmploi général, soutenu.

The naming of the new puppy was a family affair.

La dénomination du nouveau chiot était une affaire de famille.

baptêmePour une cérémonie de nomination, notamment pour un navire ou un enfant.

The naming ceremony for the ship was attended by many dignitaries.

Le baptême du navire a été suivi par de nombreuses personnalités.

nomenclatureDans un contexte technique ou scientifique.

The naming of chemical compounds follows strict international guidelines.

La nomenclature des composés chimiques suit des directives internationales strictes.

Additional translations

désignationQuand il s’agit de mentionner ou d’identifier quelqu’un par son nom, surtout en public.

Definitions

The act of giving a name to someone or something.

The naming of the new puppy was a family affair.

A ceremony or event at which a name is given.

The naming ceremony for the ship was attended by many dignitaries.

The system or set of rules used for assigning names in a particular field or context.

The naming of chemical compounds follows strict international guidelines.

The act of mentioning or identifying someone or something by name, especially in a public context.

The naming of the whistle-blower in the press caused an uproar.

Synonyms

namingadjective

more naming

Comp.

most naming

Super.

Used attributively (e.g., “naming ceremony”) to describe something connected with assigning names.

Translations

de dénominationEmploi général ; notamment dans les expressions juridiques ou commerciales.

The company purchased the naming rights for the new stadium.

L’entreprise a acheté les droits de dénomination du nouveau stade.

Definitions

Relating to or involved in the assignment or bestowal of a name.

The company purchased the naming rights for the new stadium.

Synonyms

naminggerund / present participle

/ˈneɪ.mɪŋ/

Translations

de dénominationEmploi général ; notamment dans les expressions juridiques ou commerciales.

The company purchased the naming rights for the new stadium.

L’entreprise a acheté les droits de dénomination du nouveau stade.

Definitions

Relating to or involving the assignment of a name.

The company purchased the naming rights for the new stadium.

Synonyms

assigning a name

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

naming

ing-form

named

Past Simple

named

Past Participle

naming

ing-form

/neɪm/

Translations

nommer

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.

Synonyms

refer to

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.