Introducing Yourself

Basic Introductions

Je m'appelle... [zhuh mah-PELL] - My name is... - Standard introduction - Follow with name

Enchanté(e) [an-shan-TAY] - Pleased to meet you - Standard response - Add "e" if female

Comment vous appelez-vous? [koh-MAN voo zah-play-VOO] - What's your name? (formal) - Professional contexts - Shows respect

Comment tu t'appelles? [koh-MAN too tah-PELL] - What's your name? (informal) - Casual situations - Young people/children

Je suis américain(e)/britannique [zhuh swee ah-may-ree-KAN/bree-tah-NEEK] - I'm American/British - Useful for context - Adjust nationality as needed

Je viens de... [zhuh vee-AN duh] - I come from... - Follow with country/city - Natural conversation starter