What does "nom de grâce" mean in French?
"nom de grâce" is the French word for "Grace-name".
nom de grâce /nˈɔ̃də-ɡʁˈaːs/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "Grace-name".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: nom de grâce
- Language: French
- Meaning: Grace-name
- IPA: /nˈɔ̃də-ɡʁˈaːs/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Le nom de grâce est un type spécial de nom. English: The name 'grace' is a special kind of name.
- Elle a choisi un nom de grâce pour son personnage. English: She chose a graceful name for her character.
- Le nom de grâce montre le respect. English: The name 'grace' shows respect.
When and How to Use "nom de grâce"
Use "nom de grâce" when you want to talk about "Grace-name" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "nom de grâce"?
"nom de grâce" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "nom de grâce"?
"nom de grâce" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "nom de grâce" in a sentence?
Le nom de grâce est un type spécial de nom.
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