How to Say ‘My name is’ in French
Je m'appelle
zhuh m ah-pell
[zhuh m ah-pell]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'I call myself.' A classic introduction phrase.
🇫🇷 In France: At the school gate, first names are much more common than surnames after the first contact.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
First-person singular subject pronoun.
Je m'appelle Sophie, et mon fils est en CP.
My name is Sophie, and my son is in first grade.
m'
[m]
myself
Shortened reflexive pronoun “me” used before a vowel.
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.
Je m'appelle Anna quand je rencontre une nouvelle maman.
My name is Anna when I meet a new mom.
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