Tom
Tom is the French male diminutive (name).
The word is used as a masculine diminutive name.
Meaning: male diminutive (name)
Did you know?
- While Tom is a name, the French word tomme refers to a traditional type of pressed curd cheese from the Alps and Pyrenees.
- In French pop culture, the phrase Tom et Jerry is used not just for the cartoon but as a metaphor for two people who are constantly bickering despite being close.
- The name Thomas shares its root with the Aramaic word for 'twin', a meaning that remains recognized in French theological contexts.
Examples in context
- Où est Tom ?Where's Tom?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of Tom.Tatoeba #3686193 by fleur74, translation #1886594 by CK
- Bonjour, Tom. Comment ça va ?Hello, Tom. How are you?
- Tom est mon meilleur ami.Tom is my best friend.
- J'ai vu Tom au parc.I saw Tom at the park.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are at a party.
- HugoEst-ce que Tom est là ?Is Tom here?
- ManonOui, il est dans la cuisine.Yes, he is in the kitchen.
- HugoJe vais lui parler.I am going to talk to him.
- ManonD'accord, à tout à l'heure.Okay, see you in a bit.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
