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How to say “What is your name?” in French
The French for “What is your name?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Comment t'appelles-tu ?
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Comment t'appelles-tu ?
What is your name?
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French words and phrases that go with it
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- Hello, how are you?Bonjour, comment allez-vous ?
- I am fine, thank you.Je vais bien, merci.
- My name is Anna.Je m'appelle Anna.
- Nice to meet you.Enchanté.
- Where are you from?D'où viens-tu ?
- I am from the United States.Je viens des États-Unis.
- Do you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais ?
- I do not understand.Je ne comprends pas.
- Can you repeat that, please?Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
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“What is your name?” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak French guides. Browse every French word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “What is your name?” in French?
“What is your name?” in French is “Comment t'appelles-tu ?”.
What does “Comment t'appelles-tu ?” mean in English?
“Comment t'appelles-tu ?” is French for “What is your name?”.
How do I remember “Comment t'appelles-tu ?”?
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