French · A0 · Speaking · about 5 min
Greet someone, say your name, and end your introduction with a polite response.
‘Je m'appelle’ means ‘my name is’. ‘Enchanté’ is said after you have met someone.
Say thisBonjour, je m'appelle Léa.
MeaningHello, my name is Léa.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisComment vous appelez-vous ?
MeaningWhat is your name? (formal)
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisEnchanté.
MeaningNice to meet you (said by a man).
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour, je m'appelle Léa. | Hello, my name is Léa. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| Comment vous appelez-vous ? | What is your name? (formal) | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Enchanté. | Nice to meet you (said by a man). | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
SituationYou meet someone in the daytime. Which greeting fits?
Say thisBonjour.
Why‘Bonjour’ is the usual daytime greeting.
SituationYou want to tell someone your own name. Which line does that?
Say thisJe m'appelle Léa.
Why‘Je m'appelle’ introduces your name; ‘vous vous appelez’ addresses someone else.
SituationYou are Léa. A classmate says ‘Je m'appelle Marc’. Which reply fits?
Say thisEnchantée, Marc.
Why‘Enchantée’ is a feminine form said after meeting someone; ‘enchanté’ is the masculine form.
SituationYou speak to an adult you do not know. How do you ask their name politely?
Say thisComment vous appelez-vous ?
Why‘Comment vous appelez-vous ?’ uses formal ‘vous’; ‘tu’ is informal.
SituationYou are leaving and will see the person tomorrow. Which goodbye fits?
Say thisÀ demain.
Why‘À demain’ means see you tomorrow.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You meet someone in the daytime. Which greeting fits? | Bonjour. | ‘Bonjour’ is the usual daytime greeting. |
| You want to tell someone your own name. Which line does that? | Je m'appelle Léa. | ‘Je m'appelle’ introduces your name; ‘vous vous appelez’ addresses someone else. |
| You are Léa. A classmate says ‘Je m'appelle Marc’. Which reply fits? | Enchantée, Marc. | ‘Enchantée’ is a feminine form said after meeting someone; ‘enchanté’ is the masculine form. |
| You speak to an adult you do not know. How do you ask their name politely? | Comment vous appelez-vous ? | ‘Comment vous appelez-vous ?’ uses formal ‘vous’; ‘tu’ is informal. |
| You are leaving and will see the person tomorrow. Which goodbye fits? | À demain. | ‘À demain’ means see you tomorrow. |
Greet someone, say your name, and end your introduction with a polite response.
You meet a new classmate. How do you introduce yourself?
You meet someone in the daytime. Which greeting fits?
Bonjour, je m'appelle Léa.
Hello, my name is Léa.
Start the conversation naturally.
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
What is your name? (formal)
Add the detail the other person needs.
Enchanté.
Nice to meet you (said by a man).
Finish with a clear, polite line.