🇫🇷 How to say

“my name is” in French

je m'appelle
Illustration of "my name is" in a French cultural setting
A young woman stands in front of a new class on her first day. She smiles warmly at the other students and gestures to herself as she introduces who she is.

Usage note

This is the most common and polite way to tell someone your name in French. It literally means 'I call myself,' and you'll hear it in almost every introduction.

Examples

  • Bonjour, je m'appelle Léa.

    Hello, my name is Léa.

  • Je m'appelle Thomas, enchanté.

    My name is Thomas, pleased to meet you.

  • Et toi, comment tu t'appelles ?

    And you, what's your name?

Quick check

What does "je m'appelle" mean?

  • A. my name is
  • B. there
  • C. when
  • D. tomorrow

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