How to Say ‘What is the name of’ in French
Comment s'appelle
koh-mahn s ah-pehl
[koh-mahn s ah-pehl]
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase for inquiring about names.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
Used to ask in what way or manner.
Comment s'appelle ton chien?
What is your dog's name?
s'
[s]
reflexive pronoun
Indicates the subject is also the object.
Comment s'appelle-t-elle?
What is her name?
appelle
[ah-pehl]
is called
Refers to the name of someone or something.
Comment s'appelle cet endroit?
What is this place called?
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