How to Say ‘Nice to meet you.’ in French
Ravi de vous rencontrer.
rah-VEE duh voo rahn-kohn-TRAY
[rah-VEE duh voo rahn-kohn-TRAY]
💬 Usage Tip: Set phrase meaning "Delighted to meet you." A woman would usually say Ravie de vous rencontrer.
🇫🇷 In France: Polite and warm—perfect for first contact with teachers, staff, or other parents.
Phrase Breakdown
Ravi
[rah-VEE]
glad
An adjective meaning glad or pleased, often used in introductions.
Ravi de vous rencontrer, madame.
Glad to meet you, madam.
De vous rencontrer
duh voo rahn-kohn-TRAY
To meet you
A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.
Je suis ravi de vous rencontrer.
I am pleased to meet you.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
to
In this expression, de links ravi with the verb rencontrer.
Je suis ravi de vous aider.
I am glad to help you.
vous
[voo]
you
The formal or plural object pronoun you.
Ravi de vous revoir.
Glad to see you again.
rencontrer
[rahn-kohn-TRAY]
to meet
The infinitive verb rencontrer means to meet.
Je suis heureux de vous rencontrer aujourd'hui.
I am happy to meet you today.
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