nominés
The English phrase "nominees" is translated into French as nominés.
nominés is used to describe people who have been officially suggested as candidates for an award or a position. In modern contexts like media and entertainment or award ceremonies, this term is a common anglicism.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While nominés is common in modern media, it is an anglicism. In formal or traditional French, especially within political or official contexts, the term les candidats is often preferred. Additionally, Sélectionnés can be used in formal contexts to indicate chosen nominees and Candidats serves as a formal way to express the idea of nominees.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on gender and number: the singular masculine is nominé, the singular feminine is nominée and the plural feminine is nominées.
Did you know?
- Purists at the Académie Française, the official guardians of the French language, historically viewed nominé as a linguistic intrusion. They have long advocated for the use of nommé to avoid the influence of the English 'nominee'.
- While nominé is a common anglicism, the French word nommé can mean both 'named' and 'appointed'. This creates a subtle distinction where nominé suggests a competition and nommé suggests a direct assignment by an authority.
- In French, the distinction between nominé and sélectionné is often about the stage of the process. A sélectionné is someone who has passed a preliminary filter, whereas a nominé is officially in the final running for the prize.
Examples in context
- Les nominés des Oscars de cette année sont très talentueux.This year's Oscar nominees are very talented.
- Les nominés sont exceptionnels cette année !The nominees are exceptional this year!
- Quels sont les candidats pour le prix du meilleur comédien ?Who are the candidates for the best actor award?
- Les nominés pour ce prix sont très jeunes.The nominees for this award are very young.
- Elle a annoncé la liste des nominés ce matin.She announced the list of nominees this morning.
- Tous les nominés sont présents à la cérémonie.All the nominees are present at the ceremony.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are watching a televised awards show on TV.
- GabrielTu as vu la liste des nominés ?Did you see the list of nominees?
- LéaOui, Gabriel, c'est très impressionnant.Yes, Gabriel, it is very impressive.
- GabrielJe ne connais pas tous les nominés.I don't know all the nominees.
- LéaMoi non plus, mais la cérémonie sera superbe.Me neither, but the ceremony will be superb.
