How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in French
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
kɔ-mɑ̃ vu a-pə-le vu
[kɔ-mɑ̃ vu a-pə-le vu]
💬 Usage Tip: Formal way of asking, suitable for new acquaintances.
🇫🇷 In France: Often accompanied by a handshake in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
[kɔ-mɑ̃]
How
Used to inquire about manner or condition.
Comment vous sentez-vous ?
How are you feeling?
vous
[vu]
you
Referring to the person being spoken to.
Vous voyez ce que je veux dire ?
Do you see what I mean?
appelez
[a-pə-le]
call
To name or address.
Je m'appelle Paul.
I call myself Paul.
-vous
[vu]
-
Hyphen used in separation of elements.
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
What is your name?
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