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How to Say ‘So, please introduce yourself.’ in French

Alors, présentez-vous, s'il vous plaît.

ah-lohr pray-zahn-TAY voo s eel voo pleh

[ah-lohr pray-zahn-TAY voo s eel voo pleh]

🇫🇷 In France: This usually opens a French interview. Give a short, organised summary of your background and current role. Your life story or hobbies aren't what's being asked for.

Phrase Breakdown

Alors, présentez-vous,

ah-lohr pray-zahn-TAY voo

So, introduce yourself,

'Alors' means 'so' or 'well then'. 'Présentez-vous' is a formal command: 'pray-zahn-tay voo'.

Example

Alors, présentez-vous rapidement.

So, introduce yourself quickly.

Words in this phrase

Alors

[ah-lohr]

Conjunction used to show consequence or result.

Example

Alors, qu'est-ce qu'on fait?

So, what do we do?

présentez

[pray-zahn-TAY]

present (polite command)

Imperative of 'présenter', to present or introduce, formal 'vous' form.

Example

Présentez votre projet au public.

Present your project to the audience.

-vous

[voo]

yourself

Reflexive pronoun attached to the imperative.

Example

Asseyez-vous ici.

Sit yourself here.

s'il vous plaît.

s eel voo pleh

please.

The polite 'please', pronounced 'seel voo pleh'.

Example

Répétez, s'il vous plaît.

Repeat, please.

Words in this phrase

[s]

Shortened form of 'si' before 'il', used in 's'il vous plaît'.

Example

Viens s'il fait beau.

Come if the weather is nice.

[eel]

it (impersonal)

Impersonal subject used with verbs like 'rester' meaning 'there is left'.

Example

Il reste du pain.

There is some bread left.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

plaît

[pleh]

pleases / is liked

From the verb 'plaire'; it means something is pleasing or appealing.

Example

Ça me plaît quand l'équipe est ouverte.

I like it when the team is open.

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