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How to Say ‘It's under the name Emily Smith’ in French

C'est au nom de Emily Smith

s eh oh nom duh

[s eh oh nom duh]

💬 Usage Tip: au is à + le fused into one word, and French always makes this swap. Au nom de works for any name you give: C'est au nom de Martin.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est au nom de

s eh oh nom duh

It's under the name of

A common phrase for giving the name on a reservation. Say 'sè-to non deu'.

Example

La réservation est au nom de Martin.

The reservation is under the name Martin.

Words in this phrase

C'

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

au

[oh]

in the / under the

Contraction of 'à' + 'le'; here used in 'au nom de', meaning 'under the name of'.

Example

La réservation est au nom de Martin.

The reservation is under the name Martin.

nom

[nom]

name

Refers to the person's name for the reservation.

Example

Je donne mon nom à l'accueil.

I give my name at reception.

de

[duh]

of

Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.

Example

Un verre de lait.

A glass of milk.

Guides for French learners

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