Telling your name
Dire votre nom
- Tell your name and ask for the name of somebody
- Titles and ways of addressing people. (Mister, miss,...)
- Introduce yourself
- The alphabet
- pronunciation
Learn how to introduce yourself in French with key phrases like "Je m'appelle" (My name is) and polite questions such as "Comment tu t'appelles ?" (What is your name?). Practice writing names and understanding pronunciation essentials.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
Vocabulary (15) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Classify the words into two categories according to whether they refer to people or expressions to introduce oneself and address others.
Personnes
Expressions pour se présenter
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Identité
Identity
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S'appeler
To be called
3
Le nom
The name
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La fille
The girl
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Surnom
Nickname
Exercice 5: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Dites le prénom et le nom de famille de chaque personne. (Say the full name and the last name of each person.)
- Joue un dialogue dans lequel tu demandes à quelqu'un son nom et te présentes. (Play a dialogue in which you ask someone for their name and introduce yourself.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Le nom de famille de Heidi est Schulz. The last name of Heidi is Schulz. |
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Le surnom de Heidi est Abuelita. The nickname of Heidi is Abuelita. |
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Comment vous appelez-vous ? What is your name? |
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Je m'appelle Sofia. My name is Sofia. |
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Mon nom complet est Sofia Rossi. Mi nombre completo es Sofia Rossi. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je ___ Marie et je travaille dans un bureau.
(I ___ Marie and I work in an office.)2. Comment tu ___ t'appelles, s'il te plaît ?
(What is ___ your name, please?)3. Monsieur Dupont ___ son nom sur le formulaire.
(Mr. Dupont ___ his name on the form.)4. Est-ce que tu ___ souvent des e-mails au travail ?
(Do you ___ often write emails at work?)5. Je ___ Pierre, et voici ma collègue Julie.
(I ___ Pierre, and this is my colleague Julie.)6. Nous ___ nos noms pour le registre d'entrée.
(We ___ our names for the entry register.)Exercise 8: Saying Your Name at Work
Instruction:
Verb Tables
S'appeler - S'appeler
Présent
- je m'appelle
- tu t'appelles
- il/elle/on s'appelle
- nous nous appelons
- vous vous appelez
- ils/elles s'appellent
Écrire - Écrire
Présent
- j'écris
- tu écris
- il/elle/on écrit
- nous écrivons
- vous écrivez
- ils/elles écrivent
Présenter - Présenter
Présent
- je présente
- tu présentes
- il/elle/on présente
- nous présentons
- vous présentez
- ils/elles présentent
Parler - Parler
Présent
- je parle
- tu parles
- il/elle/on parle
- nous parlons
- vous parlez
- ils/elles parlent
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
S'appeler to be called Share Copied!
Present
| French | English |
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| (je/j') m'appelle | I am called |
| (tu) t'appelles | you are called |
| (il/elle/on) s'appelle | he/she/one is called |
| nous appelons | We are called |
| vous appelez | You are called |
| (ils/elles) s'appellent | they are called |
Écrire to write Share Copied!
Present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') j'écris | I write |
| tu écris | you write |
| il/elle/on écrit | he/she/one writes |
| nous écrivons | we write |
| vous écrivez | You write |
| ils/elles écrivent | They write |
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Introduction to Introducing Yourself in French
This lesson is designed for beginners (A1 level) learning how to introduce themselves in French. It covers essential vocabulary and expressions related to telling your name, asking someone else's name, and writing your name properly. You'll also get familiar with the French alphabet and pronunciation basics to help you communicate clearly.
Key Expressions for Introducing Yourself
To present yourself and ask about others' names, practice these common expressions:
- Comment tu t'appelles ? (What is your name?)
- Je m'appelle Marie, et toi ? (My name is Marie, and you?)
- Mon prénom est Pierre et mon nom de famille est Martin. (My first name is Pierre and my last name is Martin.)
- Madame, pouvez-vous écrire votre nom, s'il vous plaît ? (Madam, could you please write your name?)
The Verb S'appeler (To Be Called)
This reflexive verb is essential when saying your name. Its conjugation in present tense is:
- je m'appelle
- tu t'appelles
- il/elle/on s'appelle
- nous nous appelons
- vous vous appelez
- ils/elles s'appellent
Remember to always use the reflexive pronoun matching the subject.
Useful Verbs: Parler and Écrire
Besides introducing yourself, you'll often speak (parler) and write (écrire) names. Their present tense conjugations are:
- parler: je parle, tu parles, il/elle/on parle, nous parlons, vous parlez, ils/elles parlent
- écrire: j'écris, tu écris, il/elle/on écrit, nous écrivons, vous écrivez, ils/elles écrivent
Important Vocabulary and Phrases
Grouping your vocabulary helps organize your learning:
- Forms of address: Monsieur, Madame, La fille, Le garçon
- Personal information: Le prénom (first name), Le nom (last name), Je m'appelle (My name is), Mon nom est… (My name is…)
The French Alphabet and Pronunciation
Understanding the French alphabet is key when spelling your name. For example, "Je m'appelle Lucie, ça s'écrit L-U-C-I-E." Practice saying each letter to improve pronunciation and clarity.
Contextual Dialogues for Practice
You will see examples of polite and natural exchanges in various situations, like meeting colleagues or at a hotel reception:
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Monsieur Dupont.
- Enchantée, Monsieur Dupont. Je suis Madame Lefèvre.
- Comment vous appelez-vous ?
Comparison Between English and French Introductions
In English, to ask someone's name, you say "What is your name?" In French, the informal "Comment tu t'appelles ?" is used for friends or peers, using the reflexive verb s'appeler. Formal situations use "Comment vous appelez-vous ?" noting the subject-verb inversion. Unlike English, French includes polite titles like Monsieur, Madame, and Mademoiselle depending on formality and gender.
Key phrases include:
- Je m'appelle... – I am called...
- Comment tu t'appelles ? – What is your name? (informal)
- Comment vous appelez-vous ? – What is your name? (formal)
- Mon prénom est... – My first name is...
- Mon nom de famille est... – My last name is...
Pay attention to verb conjugations and the use of reflexive pronouns to sound natural.
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