Comment tu t'appelles? (What's your name?): Names and Origins

Learning ObjectivesSay your name using 'Je m'appelle... (My name is...) [zhuh mah-PELL...]'.Ask someone's name using 'Comment tu t'appelles? (What is your name?) [kom-MAHN too tah-PELL?]'.Ask for their name back using 'Et toi? (And you?) [ay TWAH?]'.Bonjour! (Hello!) [bohn-ZHOOR] 👋 It's the first day of school. The teacher is asking for your name. Let's learn how to answer with 'Je m'appelle...' (My name is...) [zhuh mah-PELL...] and how to ask other people for their names!Real-World ApplicationsIntroducing yourself to new people at school.Asking a new friend's name at the park.Playing a name game.

French PhraseEnglish ExplanationExampleComment tu t'appelles? (What is your name?) [kom-MAHN too tah-PELL?]This is how you ask someone, 'What is your name?' in a friendly way.Bonjour! (Hello!) [bohn-ZHOOR] Comment tu t'appelles? (What is your name?) [kom-MAHN too tah-PELL?] 🤔Je m'appelle... (My name is...) [zhuh mah-PELL...]Use this phrase to say 'My name is...' followed by your name.Je m'appelle (My name is) [zhuh mah-PELL] Léo. 😊Et toi? (And you?) [ay TWAH?]A short and polite way to ask 'And you?' after you've shared your name.Je m'appelle (My name is) [zhuh mah-PELL] Chloé. Et toi? (And you?) [ay TWAH?]

Pattern 1: The QuestionRule: To ask for someone's name, you use the special phrase 'Comment tu t'appelles? (What is your name?) [kom-MAHN too tah-PELL?]'. It always stays the same.Pattern 2: The AnswerRule: To say your name, you use the pattern 'Je m'appelle (My name is) [zhuh mah-PELL]' + [Your Name].Pattern 3: Asking BackRule: After you say your name, it's polite to ask for their name back. You can use the short phrase 'Et toi? (And you?) [ay TWAH?]'.