🇫🇷 Introducing Yourself in French
Meeting new people in France? Here's how to introduce yourself naturally — whether it's at a party, at work, or on the street.
📝 Key phrases
| 🇫🇷 French | 🇬🇧 Translation |
|---|---|
| Bonjour, je m'appelle… | Hello, my name is… |
| Enchanté(e). | Nice to meet you. |
| Je viens de… | I'm from… |
| Je suis ici en vacances. | I'm here on vacation. |
| Je travaille comme… | I work as a… |
| J'apprends le français. | I'm learning French. |
| Je parle un peu français. | I speak a little French. |
| Et vous, vous faites quoi ? | And you, what do you do? |
| Ravi(e) de vous connaître. | Pleased to meet you. |
| Voici ma carte. | Here's my card. |
Cultural tip
In France, when meeting someone for the first time, you often do "la bise" (cheek kisses) — usually two, but the number varies by region! In professional settings, a handshake is the norm.
💬 Conversation with Emma
E
Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Emma. Et vous ?
Hello! My name is Emma. And you?
You
Enchanté, Emma. Je m'appelle David. Je viens des États-Unis.
Nice to meet you, Emma. My name is David. I'm from the US.
E
Ah, super ! Vous êtes ici en vacances ?
Oh, great! Are you here on vacation?
You
Non, je travaille ici. Je suis développeur.
No, I work here. I'm a developer.
E
Votre français est très bon !
Your French is very good!
You
Merci ! J'apprends le français depuis un an.
Thanks! I've been learning French for a year.
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