Dumas Meaning in English

word

US

ˈduməz/, /ˌduˈmɑ

DOO-muhz, doo-MAH

UK

djuːˈmɑːs

dyoo-MAHS

Definition

Dumas is a proper noun, most commonly a surname of French origin. It is famous because of Alexandre Dumas, a popular French writer.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly as a last name, especially referring to the writer Alexandre Dumas. Sometimes may refer to places, institutions, or other people. In English, usually pronounced 'Doo-mah'.

• Spanish: Dumas (apellido) - Dumas (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Dumas (sobrenome) - Dumas (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Dumas (apelido) - Dumas (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 大仲马 (专有名词) - 杜马 (姓氏)
• Chinese (Traditional): 大仲馬 (專有名詞) - 杜馬 (姓氏)
• Hindi: ड्यूमा (उपनाम) - ड्यूमा (संस्थान या नाम)
• Arabic: دوما (اسم عائلة) - دوماس (اسم علم)
• Bengali: দুমা (নাম)
• Russian: Дюма
• Japanese: デュマ
• Vietnamese: Dumas
• Korean: 뒤마
• Turkish: Dumas
• Urdu: ڈوما
• Indonesian: Dumas

Example Sentences

Dumas wrote many famous adventure novels.

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Have you read any books by Dumas?

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The name Dumas is French.

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I didn't know Dumas was the author of 'The Three Musketeers'.

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Whenever someone mentions classic adventure stories, Dumas instantly comes to mind.

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My favorite character from any Dumas novel has to be Edmond Dantès.

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