Vocabulary Related to Identity in French

Questions and Answers

What is 'quel est' in English?

What is...?

What is 'le prénom' in English?

first name

What is 'le nom' in English?

last name

What is 'l'adresse' in English?

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What is 'le rue' in English?

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What is 'le numéro de téléphone' in English?

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What is 'le lieu de naissance' in English?

birthplace Signup and view all the answers

What is 'je suis né' in English?

I was born (m.) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'je suis née' in English?

I was born (f.) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'je suis né le...' mean?

I was born on the...(m.) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'je suis née le...' mean?

I was born on the...(f.) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'je suis d'origine' mean?

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Study Notes

Understanding identity includes learning phrases that inquire about it, such as "What is...?" which translates to "quel est...?" in French.
The term "first name" is translated as "le prénom," denoting the name given to an individual at birth.
The term "last name" translates to "le nom," which identifies a family or lineage.
"Address" refers to "l'adresse," an important aspect of personal identification.
The word "street" in French is "la rue," which is a common part of an address.

Personal Information Terms

"Telephone number" translates to "le numéro de téléphone," essential for communication.
"Birthplace" is called "le lieu de naissance," indicating the location where a person was born.
To express one's birth in the masculine form, use "je suis né," meaning "I was born."
For specifying the birth date in the masculine form, "je suis né le..." is used, followed by the date.
In the feminine form, "I was born" is expressed as "je suis née."
The feminine version to state the birth date is "je suis née le...," which is followed by the date.
To denote cultural or familial origins, "my background" translates to "je suis d'origine."

Description

This quiz will test your knowledge of French vocabulary related to personal identity. It includes essential terms such as first name, last name, address, and more. Understanding these phrases is crucial for effective communication in various personal contexts.