nommée

Nommée is the feminine singular past participle of the French verb nommer. In grammar, it functions as a past participle or as an adjective and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, in “elle a été nommée directrice,” nommée agrees with directrice. The masculine form is nommé.

The word can also occur as a nominal form in formal or legal texts, where “la nommée” denotes the person who has been named to a position; in many contexts it is clearer to say “la personne nommée” or “la personne nommée à ce poste.” The use as a standalone noun is more common in highly formal language.

Etymology and related forms: nommée comes from the verb nommer, which derives from Latin nominare, meaning “to name.” The related noun nomination (nomination) and the masculine counterpart nommé are used to describe the act of naming or the person who has been named, respectively.

Usage notes: As with other past participles, nommée may appear in compound tenses with auxiliary être or avoir, depending on the construction. When used adjectivally, it must agree with the noun it modifies in gender and number. While widely understood by French speakers, the nominal use as “la nommée” is more stylistic and less common in everyday language.