What Is Your Name? In French - Rocket Languages

Menu Pricing Pricing Help About Us Sign In What is your name? in French

"What is your name?" in French

How do you ask "What is your name?" in French? Easy, it's Comment vous appelez-vous ? But how do you reply? This free audio lesson will walk you through some basic introductions in French, and teach you how to say where you’re from.

You’ll hear a simple conversation, and have a chance to practice speaking these common French phrases aloud. Let’s get started!

How to say "what is your name?"" in French

• Bonjour ! "Hello!" (formal)
• Salut ! "Hello!" (informal)
• Comment vous appelez-vous ? "What's your name?"
• Je m’appelle Paul. "I'm called Paul."
• D’où venez vous ? "Where do you come from?"
• Je viens des Etats-Unis. "I come from the United States."
• Vous parlez bien français. "You speak French well."
• Juste un petit peu. "Just a little bit."

A simple French conversation

Listen to this simple French conversation showing you how to ask What's your name? in French among other things!

Important! Our Voice Recognition Tool, Rocket Record

Our voice recognition tool, Rocket Record, is used extensively throughout Rocket French to get you speaking the right way. Listen to the tutor audio then record yourself saying the phrase. Use a headset mic in a quiet environment for best results. Problems? Click here!Bonjour !Hello!0%Salut !Hi!0%Comment vous appelez-vous ?What's your name?0%Lit.Je m'appelle Paul.I'm called Paul.0%D'où venez vous ?Where do you come from?0%Lit.Je viens des Etats-Unis.I come from the United States.0%Vous parlez bien français.You speak French well.0%Juste un petit peu.Just a little bit. 0%

Important! Remember What You Learn

You'll put a lot of time into learning French, so we make sure you can remember it all by including fun and engaging activities at the bottom of every lesson.

Ready to Start Learning French?

See how Rocket French helps you learn French online, from pronunciation practice to learning on the go. Watch the official Rocket French Course Tour below!

So there you have some basic building blocks of entering into a French conversation. Sound easy? Good! That's the confidence we like to hear...

If you want more on French questions then check these out: - Saying "How are you?" in French

• All about the interrogative word "When?" in French
• Asking "Where?" in French
• The different ways to ask questions in French
• Parlez-vous français ?

À la prochaine (See you next time)!

Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team

Make Your French Stick With The Rocket Activities

Reinforce your French learning with activities that test your recall, listening and speaking skills!ActivitiesFlashcardsReinforce your memory using Flashcards8 leftListeningListen to the phrase, then record yourself saying the phrase8 leftWritingListen to the phrase, then type what you heard8 leftSpeakingRecord yourself saying the phrase out loud8 left

Most Popular Articles

Top 10 French hacks

If you've decided to give French a try and you're eager to start (or continue) learning the language of liberté, egalité, and fraternité (the French national motto}, here are a few hacks to learn French fast and and optimize your efforts.

How Long Does It Take To Learn French

Learning a language is a complex process that is different for each individual based on several different factors. Let's take a look at these different factors and how they impact how fast you learn French.

Let's get you talking in French.

We love French people and French culture - from buttery croissants and delicate macarons to gorgeous gardens and gilded châteaux! And there's no better way to connect with them than by learning le français.

Sign up for Your Free Trial

No credit card required

orSign up with GoogleSign up with Apple