A1 Expression رسمی

Quel est votre nom ?

What is your name? (formal)

معنی

A polite question to ask someone's name.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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Use 'S'il vous plaît'

Always add 's'il vous plaît' at the end to sound more natural and polite.

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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'.

معنی

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'.

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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 ?'.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the formal question.

Quel ___ votre nom ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: est

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:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quel est votre nom ?

'Quel' is masculine to match 'nom', and 'votre' is formal.

Match the register to the phrase.

Registers and Phrases

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

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.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quel est votre nom ?

The client's response provides their name, so the question must be asking for it.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

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Complete the formal question. جای خالی A1

Quel ___ votre nom ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: est

The verb must be the third-person singular 'est' to agree with 'nom'.

Which is the correct formal way to ask for a name? Choose A1

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quel est votre nom ?

'Quel' is masculine to match 'nom', and 'votre' is formal.

Match the register to the phrase. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Each phrase fits a specific social context.

Fill in the missing line in this hotel check-in. dialogue_completion A1

Réceptionniste: Bonjour monsieur. ___ ? Client: Je m'appelle Jean Dupont.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quel est votre nom ?

The client's response provides their name, so the question must be asking for it.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

It'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 ?'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Comment vous appelez-vous ?

synonym

How do you call yourself?

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Quel est votre prénom ?

specialized form

What is your first name?

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Je m'appelle...

builds on

My name is...

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Enchanté

similar

Nice to meet you

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