In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Canadian French. You will practice saying your name, asking someone else's name in a friendly way, and responding politely when you meet someone. Listen to the recording and repeat each line to build confidence.
Objectives
- Say your name using je m'appelle + your name.
- Ask someone's name in a friendly, everyday way with Comment tu t'appelles ?
- Respond politely when you meet someone with Enchanté or Enchantée.
Phrases
Hello, my name is Ana.
Use this to say your name. Je m'appelle means 'my name is' or 'I call myself'.What is your name? (friendly)
Use this with friends or people your own age. It is an everyday, informal question.My name is Léo.
A simple way to state your name. Replace Léo with your own name.Nice to meet you. (said by a male speaker)
A polite response when meeting someone. A female speaker may write enchantée, but copy the spoken form from the recording.And you?
Use this to return the question and keep the conversation going.Explanations
Saying your name
Use je m'appelle + your name to state your name. For example, Ana says "Bonjour, je m'appelle Ana." The phrase je m'appelle literally means 'I call myself', but it is the standard way to say 'my name is'. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.
Asking someone's name
To ask a friend's name, say "Comment tu t'appelles ?" This is a friendly, everyday question. The word comment means 'how', and tu t'appelles means 'you call yourself'. Together, the question means 'What is your name?' Use this form with people you know well or people your own age.
Responding politely and keeping the conversation going
When you meet someone, you can say "Enchanté." A female speaker may write enchantée, but the spoken form should be copied from the recording. To keep the exchange going, add "Et toi ?" which means 'and you?'. For example, Ana says "Bonjour, je m'appelle Ana. Et toi ?" and Léo replies "Je m'appelle Léo. Enchanté."
Dialogue
Hello, my name is Ana. And you?
My name is Léo. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. (said by a female speaker)
What is your name? (friendly)
Pronunciation
Listen to the recording and repeat each line, copying the speaker's rhythm and intonation. For Comment tu t'appelles ?, notice how the words link together smoothly. For Enchanté, copy the final vowel exactly as you hear it; do not add or remove sounds based on spelling.
Common mistake
Saying 'Je suis Ana' to mean 'My name is Ana'.
Use je m'appelle + your name: "Je m'appelle Ana." This is the standard way to give your name in French.
Practice
Listen and repeat the line that states your name with Ana.
Ana says: Bonjour, je m'appelle Ana.
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Bonjour, je m'appelle Ana.This line uses je m'appelle + name to state your name. Repeat it after the recording, copying Ana's rhythm.
Listen and repeat the question you use to ask a friend's name.
The question is: Comment tu t'appelles ?
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Comment tu t'appelles ?This is the friendly, everyday way to ask someone's name. Listen to how the words link together, then repeat.
Listen and repeat the polite word you say when you meet someone.
The word is: Enchanté.
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Enchanté.Use enchanté (or enchantée if you are female) when you meet someone. Copy the final vowel exactly as you hear it in the recording.
You can now introduce yourself in Canadian French, ask someone's name in a friendly way, and respond politely when you meet someone. Practice these phrases with a partner or on Yapr.
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