How to Say ‘Are you called Emily Smith?’ in French
Vous vous appelez Emily Smith ?
voo voo ah-pluh-lay
[voo voo ah-pluh-lay]
💬 Usage Tip: A confirmation question about someone's name. In natural English, "Are you ^FIRST^ ^LAST^?" is the best match.
🇫🇷 In France: French reception staff often repeat your full name to confirm spelling and the booking details.
Phrase Breakdown
Vous vous appelez
voo voo ah-pluh-lay
Your name is / You are called
Formal way to ask or state someone's name.
Vous vous appelez comment ?
What is your name?
Words in this phrase
Vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural 'you', often used politely with customers.
Vous vous appelez bien Martin Dupont ?
Your name is indeed Martin Dupont?
vous
[voo]
yourself
Reflexive pronoun required with 's'appeler'.
Vous vous appelez comme sur la réservation ?
Is your name the same as on the booking?
appelez
[ah-pluh-lay]
are called / are named
Used to ask for or confirm someone's name.
Vous vous appelez bien Sophie Bernard ?
Your name is indeed Sophie Bernard?
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