French Name Phrases Flashcards

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?"