aussi connu sous le nom de
The English phrase 'also known as' is translated into French as aussi connu sous le nom de.
This prepositional phrase is used to introduce an alternative name.
Meaning: used to introduce an alternative name (prep)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'also known under the name of'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective connu must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to connue for feminine subjects. The adjective connu must agree in number, changing to connus if the subject is masculine plural. The adjective connu must agree in number, changing to connues if the subject is feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The French word aussi likely began as a translation of the Frankish word *allswā, meaning 'in the same way'.
- While aussi connu sous le nom de is a literal translation, French speakers often use the abbreviation alias when referring to a pseudonym or a criminal handle.
- In formal French administrative documents, an alternative name is often introduced by the term nom d'usage rather than a phrase meaning 'known as'.
Examples in context
- Vincent van Gogh, également connu sous le nom de 'Vincent Willem van Gogh'Vincent van Gogh, also known as 'Vincent Willem van Gogh'
- Le célèbre écrivain, Victor Hugo, est aussi appelé 'le poète national' en France.The famous writer, Victor Hugo, is also known as 'the national poet' in France.
- Paris, souvent appelée 'la ville lumière,' est une destination touristique populaire.Paris, often called 'the City of Light,' is a popular tourist destination.
- Le film primé, 'Amélie Poulain,' couramment appelé 'Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain,' est un classique du cinéma français.The award-winning movie, 'Amélie Poulain,' also known as 'The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain,' is a French cinema classic.
- Le Paris de l'époque, aussi connu sous le nom de Ville Lumière, est magnifique.The Paris of that era, also known as the City of Light, is magnificent.
- Il s'agit d'un virus, aussi connu sous le nom de grippe saisonnière.It is a virus, also known as the seasonal flu.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a famous historical figure in a museum.
- LéaConnais-tu cet auteur, aussi connu sous le nom de l'écrivain voyageur ?Do you know this author, also known as the traveling writer?
- NathanOui, je l'ai déjà lu.Yes, I have already read him.
- LéaSon style est vraiment unique.His style is truly unique.
- NathanC'est vrai, il est très talentueux.That's true, he is very talented.
