née

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From French née (born, feminine singular).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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née (not comparable)

  1. Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.
    Mrs Smith, née Jones
  2. Used when giving a former name. Originally known as.
    Since the name change, Butch (née Frances) seems more tough and self-assured.

Usage notes

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  • In the original French, the masculine form should be used when the subject is masculine. In English, this distinction is not always followed.

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Anagrams

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French

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Pronunciation

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Participle

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née f sg

  1. feminine singular of ("to be born")

Further reading

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