Signification
Used to tell someone your country or city of origin.
Contexte culturel
Americans often ask 'Where are you from?' to start a conversation, even if they just met you. In Japan, people might ask 'Where is your hometown?' (shusshin wa doko desu ka) to establish your roots. British people might ask 'Whereabouts are you from?' to be more specific about a city or region.
Use Contractions
Say 'I'm from' instead of 'I am from' to sound more natural.
Don't add 'of'
Never say 'I am from of'. It is a common error.
Signification
Used to tell someone your country or city of origin.
Use Contractions
Say 'I'm from' instead of 'I am from' to sound more natural.
Don't add 'of'
Never say 'I am from of'. It is a common error.
Add context
Adding a small detail like 'I am from Italy, the land of pizza' makes you sound more fluent.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
I ____ from Canada.
The subject 'I' requires the verb 'am'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct origin statement.
The correct structure is 'I am from' + [Place].
Match the country to the phrase.
I am from...
You must follow 'from' with a location.
Complete the conversation.
A: Where are you from? B: ________.
This is the standard response to the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI ____ from Canada.
The subject 'I' requires the verb 'am'.
Choose the correct origin statement.
The correct structure is 'I am from' + [Place].
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
You must follow 'from' with a location.
A: Where are you from? B: ________.
This is the standard response to the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, you can say 'I am from Paris' or 'I am from France'.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
It is a standard way to learn about your background.
Yes, it is the most common way to state your country.
You can say 'I am from [Place], but I grew up in [Place].'
Usually no, but be mindful of the context.
Yes, 'I am from Brooklyn' is very common.
Usually, but it can also mean where you spent your formative years.
Expressions liées
I come from
synonymOrigin
I live in
contrastCurrent residence
I was born in
builds onBirthplace
