How to introduce yourlself (part 2) – Lesson 1

Now that you know how to say hello in French, it is time to learn how to engage a conversation.

First step : Say hello to the person you want to speak with
Second step : Present yourself

My name is Dave : Mon nom est Dave


You can also say : Je m’appel Dave


Once you have said your name you can ask the person for his/her name.

What is your name ? : Quel est votre nom ?


Less formal would be : Quel est ton nom ?

You should also use this form if you are speaking to a young person (18 years old and less)

When the person has told you his/her name you can say…

Nice to meet you :
If you are a man you say : Heureux de vous rencontrer

If you are a woman you say : Heureuse de vous rencontrer


You can also say :
If you are a man you say : Heureux de faire votre connaissance

If you are a woman you say : Heureuse de faire votre connaissance


Or more simply (for both man and woman) : Enchanté


Fact : Heureux and heureuse are adjectives. In French, adjectives are different depending on your gender. You will learn more about this in further lessons.

Practice : Here is a little scenario that is going to help you review the content you have learned in lesson 1.

Dave is walking in the street and meets a good looking woman(smiley). It’s 3 pm.

Dave : Bonjour


Woman : Bonjour


Dave : Je m’appel Dave. Quel est votre nom ?


Woman : Je m’appel Jessica


Dave : Heureux de faire votre connaissance


Jessica : Enchanté