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How to Say ‘I'm Mrs. Martin.’ in French

Moi, c'est Madame Martin.

mwah suh eh mah-DAM mar-TAN

[mwah suh eh mah-DAM mar-TAN]

💬 Usage Tip: Moi, c'est plus a name is a relaxed way to introduce yourself, as in Moi, c'est Paul "I'm Paul".

🇫🇷 In France: By giving her title and surname rather than a first name, she is signaling that you should keep things polite. Call her Madame Martin and stick with vous.

Phrase Breakdown

Moi, c'est

mwah suh eh

Me, I'm / As for me, it's

This is a casual way to introduce yourself. Say 'mwah, say'.

Example

Moi, c'est Julie.

I'm Julie.

Words in this phrase

Moi

[mwah]

me / as for me

Used to shift the focus to yourself in a casual self-introduction.

Example

Après son prénom, je réponds : « Moi, c'est Claire ».

After hearing her first name, I reply: “Me, I'm Claire.”

c'

[suh]

It

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

Madame Martin.

mah-DAM mar-TAN

Mrs. Martin.

Say 'ma-DAM mar-TAN'. The final 'n' is nasal, not pronounced.

Example

Bonjour, Madame Martin.

Hello, Mrs. Martin.

Words in this phrase

Madame

[mah-DAM]

Mrs.

A formal title used for an adult woman, like Mrs. or Madam.

Example

Madame Martin est la directrice.

Mrs. Martin is the principal.

Martin

[mar-TAN]

Martin

A common French family name, Martin.

Example

Madame Martin arrive tôt.

Mrs. Martin arrives early.

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