alias
/a.ljas/
The English phrase "aka" (also known as) can be translated into French using alias.
Meaning: also known as (prep)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /a.ljas/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'aka' as a common verbal shorthand, using alias in spoken French often sounds formal or even suspicious, as if referring to a criminal's pseudonym.
- In French, the word alias does not change form regardless of whether the person being described is male, female, singular or plural.
- French has a specific term nom de guerre for a 'war name' or pseudonym, which is a cultural relative of the 'aka' concept used by soldiers and artists.
Examples in context
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie, aussi connue sous le nom de Marie Curie, a été une pionnière de la radiologie.Marie Skłodowska-Curie, also known as Marie Curie, was a pioneer in radiology.
- Elle utilise un alias sur Internet.She uses an alias on the Internet.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing a mysterious person online.
- LéaEst-ce que c'est son vrai nom ?Is that his real name?
- LucasNon, c'est juste un alias.No, it's just an alias.
- LéaLucas, est-ce qu'il est célèbre ?Lucas, is he famous?
- LucasIl est très connu sous cet alias.He is very well known under this alias.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
