Introducing Yourself

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Reflexive verb 's'appeler' in the present tense, 1st person singular.

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Very common informal structure using 'Moi, c'est' + name.

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Short exclamation used when meeting someone. Add 'e' (Enchantée) if the speaker is female.

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Informal question using 'tu'. In a formal context, use 'Comment vous vous appelez ?'.

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Nationality adjective agrees with gender. Feminine form is 'canadienne'.

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Verb 'habiter' with the preposition 'à' before cities.

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Verb 'venir' with 'de' to indicate origin city.

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French uses the verb 'avoir' (to have) for age, literally 'I have thirty years'.

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Profession/status without an article. Feminine form is 'étudiante'.

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Verb 'parler' (to speak) in the present tense.

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Informal toss-back question. Use 'Et vous ?' in formal contexts.

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Used for presenting someone else. Feminine is 'mon amie'.

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Adjective for marital status. Same form for masculine and feminine.

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Adjective for marital status. Add 'e' (mariée) for a female speaker.

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Basic possession using 'avoir' with an indefinite article.

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Negative structure 'ne... pas' changes 'des' or 'les' to 'd'' before a vowel.

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Informal question. Use 'Quel est votre numéro ?' for formal settings.

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Used for exchanging contact details. Pronounced 'email' or 'courriel'.

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A slightly more polite way to say nice to meet you. Add 'e' for feminine ('ravie').

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Standard parting phrase when leaving someone you just met.