Proper Noun - Nom propre - French Grammar + Pronunciation Glossary

Definition: A proper noun is a noun that refers to a particular person, place, or thing. Most proper nouns are capitalized.

Examples:

Laure, M. Martin - Laura, Mr. Jones

Londres, Angleterre - London, English

le Louvre, la tour Eiffel - Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower

Related lessons: French nouns - French capitalization

Related term: noun