What does au nom de in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word au nom de in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use au nom de in French.

The word au nom de in French means in the name of, on behalf of , on 's behalf, for the sake of , for 's/'s sake, in the name of the law. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word au nom de

in the name of

(portant le nom de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai réservé une chambre pour deux nuits au nom de Martin. Merci d'établir le chèque au nom de ma femme.

on behalf of , on 's behalf

(en substitution de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'aimerais parler au nom du président, qui n'a pas pu se joindre à nous aujourd'hui.

for the sake of , for 's/'s sake

(en vertu de, en considération de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Au nom de notre amitié, je t'en prie, aide-moi !
If you value our friendship, please help me!

in the name of the law

locution adverbiale (en vertu des dispositions légales)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Au nom de la loi, ouvrez !

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