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A polite question to ask someone's name.
Contexto cultural
In France, it is common to give your surname first in administrative contexts, often spoken in all caps or emphasized. While 'votre' is used in formal service, Quebecers are generally quicker to move to 'tu' than people in France. Names often indicate ethnic origin. Asking for a name is a sign of respect and interest in one's family history. Similar to France, but 'Quel est votre nom ?' is strictly used in formal settings; 'Comment vous appelez-vous ?' is very common in schools.
Use 'S'il vous plaît'
Always add 's'il vous plaît' at the end to sound more natural and polite.
The 'M' is Silent
In 'nom', the 'm' is not pronounced. It's a nasal vowel. If you pronounce the 'm', it sounds like 'non' (no) or 'nomme'.
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A polite question to ask someone's name.
Use 'S'il vous plaît'
Always add 's'il vous plaît' at the end to sound more natural and polite.
The 'M' is Silent
In 'nom', the 'm' is not pronounced. It's a nasal vowel. If you pronounce the 'm', it sounds like 'non' (no) or 'nomme'.
Nom vs Prénom
If someone says 'Votre nom ?', they usually want your last name. If they want your first name, they will say 'Votre prénom ?'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the formal question.
Quel ___ votre nom ?
The verb must be the third-person singular 'est' to agree with 'nom'.
Which is the correct formal way to ask for a name?
Select the best option:
'Quel' is masculine to match 'nom', and 'votre' is formal.
Match the register to the phrase.
Registers and Phrases
Each phrase fits a specific social context.
Fill in the missing line in this hotel check-in.
Réceptionniste: Bonjour monsieur. ___ ? Client: Je m'appelle Jean Dupont.
The client's response provides their name, so the question must be asking for it.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosQuel ___ votre nom ?
The verb must be the third-person singular 'est' to agree with 'nom'.
Select the best option:
'Quel' is masculine to match 'nom', and 'votre' is formal.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Each phrase fits a specific social context.
Réceptionniste: Bonjour monsieur. ___ ? Client: Je m'appelle Jean Dupont.
The client's response provides their name, so the question must be asking for it.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's perfect for strangers and professional settings. It's only 'too formal' for friends or family.
Yes, but it's more casual. It's common in spoken French but less 'elegant' than 'Quel est votre nom ?'.
They are the same. 'Nom de famille' is just more specific to avoid confusion with 'prénom'.
In this specific structure 'Quel + être + noun', the inversion is built-in. You don't say 'Quel votre nom est ?'.
Frases relacionadas
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
synonymHow do you call yourself?
Quel est votre prénom ?
specialized formWhat is your first name?
Je m'appelle...
builds onMy name is...
Enchanté
similarNice to meet you
