Unit 1 · Lesson 2
Introducing Yourself
Say your name, age, and where you're from, the basics of any first conversation in French.
Watch out
In French, you have years old , not are. Say J'ai 15 ans (I have 15 years), not 'Je suis 15 ans.'
Sample intro
Bonjour! Je m'appelle Léa.
J'ai seize ans.
Je suis de Vancouver.
Hello! My name is Léa. I am sixteen. I am from Vancouver.
Vocabulary
Eleven phrases — the backbone of any French introduction. Click to flip, IPA pronunciation is shown in brackets.
Introducing yourself
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French
Je m'appelle…
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English
My name is…
[ʒə maˈpɛl]: The standard way to give your name. Literally: 'I call myself...' More natural than 'mon nom est'. 'Je m'appelle Marc.'
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Fill in the blank
Type the missing word, then press Check.
Introduction sentences
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Hint: my name is
My name is Léa.
Quick quiz
Four questions, let's see what you've got.
Introductions quiz
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How do you say 'My name is Marc' in French?
You can introduce yourself in French.
Next: how to ask someone how they're doing, and actually answer the question.