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How to Say ‘What name is it under?’ in French

C'est à quel nom ?

s eh ah kel nohn

[s eh ah kel nohn]

💬 Usage Tip: Bookings are made à a name, not "under" it: reply À Martin or simply give your name.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est à

s eh ah

It's under / It's for

The 't' of 'c'est' links to 'à': 'seh-ta'.

Example

C'est à moi.

It's mine.

Words in this phrase

[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]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

[ah]

under / in (a name)

Preposition here indicating whose name something is booked under.

Example

La table est à mon nom.

The table is under my name.

quel nom ?

kel nohn

what name?

Asks for the name on a booking. Say 'kel nohn?' with a rising tone.

Example

Sous quel nom ?

Under what name?

Words in this phrase

quel

[kel]

which / what

An interrogative word used to ask for a choice or category.

Example

Dans quel domaine as-tu le plus d'expérience ?

In which field do you have the most experience?

nom

[nohn]

name

Masculine noun for a person's name, often the surname.

Example

Quel est votre nom ?

What is your name?

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