How do you say "Can I take your name?" in French?

"Can I take your name?" in French is "Je peux prendre votre nom ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Can I take your name?’ in French

Q: What does "Je peux prendre votre nom ?" mean in English?

"Je peux prendre votre nom ?" means "Can I take your name?" in English. Usage tip: [Votre] shows formal or polite "your," used with strangers, customers, and most staff interactions. The same pattern appears in [votre numéro] or [votre réservation].

Je peux prendre votre nom ?

zhuh puh prahn-druh voh-truh nohn

[zhuh puh prahn-druh voh-truh nohn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Votre] shows formal or polite "your," used with strangers, customers, and most staff interactions. The same pattern appears in [votre numéro] or [votre réservation].

🇫🇷 In France: In France, giving your surname for a reservation is standard and expected. You usually do not need to spell it unless they ask.

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

Subject pronoun for the speaker.

Example

Je peux prendre votre nom pour la réservation ?

May I take your name for the reservation?

peux

[puh]

can

Form of pouvoir meaning ability or polite permission here.

Example

Je peux prendre votre nom maintenant ?

Can I take your name now?

prendre

[prahn-druh]

take

Here it means to note down or receive information.

Example

Je peux prendre votre nom et votre numéro ?

Can I take your name and your number?

votre

[voh-truh]

your

Polite or plural possessive adjective.

Example

Je peux prendre votre nom pour ce soir ?

Can I take your name for tonight?

nom

[nohn]

name

The surname or full name used for the booking.

Example

Je note votre nom pour la table.

I’m writing down your name for the table.

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