in the name of

au nom de, pour

Pour soutenir une cause ou contribuer à un objectif précis.

En anglais simple : To help or support a particular cause or aim.

• They marched in the name of peace.
• She gave her life in the name of freedom.
• We must work together in the name of justice.

Comment l'utiliser : in the name of + a cause (They marched in the name of freedom.)

Synonymes : for the sake of, for

Expressions courantes : in the name of peace, in the name of justice

au nom de

Indique la personne enregistrée comme propriétaire ou titulaire officiel.

En anglais simple : Showing a particular person as the official owner or holder.

• The house is in the name of his wife.
• They opened an account in the name of their daughter.
• Is the car registered in the name of your company?

Comment l'utiliser : in the name of someone/something (The account is in the name of her company.)

Synonymes : under the name of

Expressions courantes : in the name of someone, in the name of a company

au nom de

En utilisant le pouvoir ou l'autorisation d'une personne, d'une organisation ou d'une loi.

En anglais simple : Using the power or permission of a person, organization, or law.

• Stop in the name of the law!
• The soldiers acted in the name of the king.
• The judge issued the order in the name of the court.

Comment l'utiliser : in the name of + an authority (The officer ordered us to stop in the name of the law.)

Synonymes : by the authority of, on behalf of

Expressions courantes : in the name of the law, in the name of the king

au nom de, sous prétexte de

En présentant un objectif ou une idée comme raison ou prétexte pour agir.

En anglais simple : Using a particular aim or idea as the reason or excuse for doing something.

• They searched our bags in the name of security.
• Many cruel acts were committed in the name of religion.
• The government limited debate in the name of national unity.

Comment l'utiliser : in the name of + a stated reason (They banned the book in the name of public safety.)

Synonymes : under the pretext of, in the guise of

Expressions courantes : in the name of security, in the name of safety

au nom de

Sert à faire une demande pressante en invoquant quelque chose de profondément respecté ou sacré.

En anglais simple : Used to make a serious request by referring to something deeply respected or believed in.

• In the name of God, help me!
• In the name of all that is holy, stop shouting!
• I beg you, in the name of mercy, to spare them.

Comment l'utiliser : in the name of + something sacred (In the name of heaven, please help us!)

Synonymes : for the love of

Expressions courantes : in the name of God, in the name of heaven