French for English speakers School · Lesson 0

Greeting someone

First-meeting French — Bonjour, je m'appelle Pishi (Hello, my name is Pishi) — with je m'appelle and the response Ravi de faire ta connaissance.

Conversation

  1. Pishi Pishi

    Bonjour, je m'appelle Pishi.

    Good morning, I am Pishi

    Tip: <Bonjour> can be used to say good morning, good day or good afternoon.

  2. Lindo Lindo

    Je suis ravi de faire ta connaissance.

    Nice to meet you.

  3. Pishi Pishi

    Enchanté.

    My pleasure.

    Tip: <je suis ravi> = I am very happy

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you introduce yourself in French?

Je m'appelle + name (I am called) or Je suis + name. Bonjour, je m'appelle Marie = 'Hello, my name is Marie'.

What does ravi de faire ta connaissance mean?

'Delighted to make your acquaintance'. More formal than 'nice to meet you'. Casual: Enchanté(e) (literally 'enchanted').

Bonjour vs Salut for introductions?

Bonjour is universal/polite. Salut is informal (friends only). At first meeting, default to Bonjour.

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