How do you say "My name is" in French?

"My name is" in French is "Je m'appelle". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘My name is’ in French

Q: What does "Je m'appelle" mean in English?

"Je m'appelle" means "My name is" in English. Usage tip: [Je] shortens before the vowel sound in [m'appelle], so you hear [je m'appelle] as one smooth group, roughly (zhuh mah-pell).

Je m'appelle

zhuh m ah-pell

[zhuh m ah-pell]

💬 Usage Tip: [Je] shortens before the vowel sound in [m'appelle], so you hear [je m'appelle] as one smooth group, roughly (zhuh mah-pell).

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

First-person singular subject pronoun.

Example

Je m'appelle Sophie, et mon fils est en CP.

My name is Sophie, and my son is in first grade.

[m]

myself

Shortened reflexive pronoun “me” used before a vowel.

Example

Je m'appelle Julien quand je me présente aux autres parents.

My name is Julien when I introduce myself to the other parents.

appelle

[ah-pell]

am called, am named

From the verb “s'appeler,” used to say your name.

Example

Je m'appelle Anna quand je rencontre une nouvelle maman.

My name is Anna when I meet a new mom.

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