French Name Phrases Flashcards

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What does 'Je m'appelle...' mean?

My name is...

What does 'Tu t'appelles comment?' mean?

What is your name?

What does 'Comment t'appelles-tu?' mean?

What is your name?

What does 'Comment vous appelez-vous?' mean?

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What does 'Comment s'appelle-t-elle?/ Elle s'appelle comment?' mean?

What's her name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle-t-il?/ Il s'appelle comment?' mean?

What's his name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Il s'appelle...' mean?

His name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Elle s'appelle...' mean?

Her name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ton père?' mean?

What is your father's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ta mère?' mean?

What is your mother's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ton grand-père?' mean?

What is your grandfather's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ta grand-mère?' mean?

What is your grandmother's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mon grand-père s'appelle...' mean?

My grandfather's name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ma grand-mère s'appelle...' mean?

My grandmother's name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ton chien?' mean?

What is your dog's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ton chat?' mean?

What is your cat's name? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mon chien s'appelle...' mean?

My dog's name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mon chat s'appelle...' mean?

My cat's name is... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ton meilleur ami?' mean?

What is your best friend's name? (Masculine) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Comment s'appelle ta meilleure amie?' mean?

What is your best friend's name? (Feminine) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Phrases for Asking Names

"Je m'appelle..." translates to "My name is..."
Asking someone's name in informal contexts can be done using "Tu t'appelle comment?" or "Comment t'appelle tu?" both meaning "What is your name?"
In formal situations, use "Comment vous appelez-vous?" which means "What is your name?"

Inquiring About Other People

"Comment s'appelle-t-elle?" or "Elle s'appelle comment?" means "What's her name?"
"Comment S'appelle-t-il?" or "Il s'appelle comment?" translates to "What's his name?"
"Il s'appelle..." means "His name is..."
"Elle s'appelle..." means "Her name is..."

Family Names

To inquire about family members, use "Comment s'appelle ton père?" or "Comment s'appelle ta mère?" for "What is your father's/mother's name?"
"Comment s'appelle ton grand-père?" means "What is your grandfather's name?"
"Comment s'appelle ta grand-mère?" translates to "What is your grandmother's name?"
Responses could be "Mon grand-père s'appelle..." for "My grandfather's name is..." and "Ma grand-mère s'appelle..." for "My grandmother's name is..."

Pets and Friends

Questions about pets can be asked with "Comment s'appelle ton chien?" or "Comment s'appelle ton chat?" meaning "What is your dog's/cat's name?"
Responses include "Mon chien s'appelle..." for "My dog's name is..." and "Mon chat s'appelle..." for "My cat's name is..."
To ask about a best friend, use "Comment s'appelle ton meilleur ami?" for a male friend and "Comment s'appelle ta meilleure amie?" for a female friend, both meaning "What is your best friend's name?"

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This quiz features flashcards that help you learn various ways to ask for someone's name in French. Each card presents a common phrase along with its English translation. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their conversational skills in French.