A1 Expression 중립

Je m'appelle...

My name is...

Used to introduce oneself and state one's name.

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문화적 배경

In France, it is common to say your first name first, but in very formal or administrative settings, you might be asked for your 'Nom' (Last name) and 'Prénom' (First name). Quebecers are generally more informal. While 'Je m'appelle' is used, you'll often hear 'Moi, c'est...' even in semi-professional environments. In Francophone Africa, introductions are often longer and involve asking about the other person's family health after stating your name. Similar to France, but in some regions, people might use 'Je suis' more frequently than in central France.

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The 'M' is Key

Don't forget the 'm''. If you say 'Je appelle', it sounds like you are calling someone else on the phone.

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No 'is'!

Never say 'Je m'appelle est...'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.

Used to introduce oneself and state one's name.

💡

The 'M' is Key

Don't forget the 'm''. If you say 'Je appelle', it sounds like you are calling someone else on the phone.

⚠️

No 'is'!

Never say 'Je m'appelle est...'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.

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Add 'Enchanté'

Always follow up your name with 'Enchanté' (if you're male) or 'Enchantée' (if you're female) to sound like a pro.

셀프 테스트

Complete the introduction with the correct reflexive pronoun and verb form.

Bonjour ! ___ _________ Thomas.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle

You need both the subject 'Je' and the reflexive pronoun 'm'' before the verb 'appelle'.

Which of these is the most natural way to introduce yourself in a neutral setting?

How do you say 'My name is Marie'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle Marie.

'Je m'appelle' is the standard, most common way to introduce yourself.

Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.

A: Salut ! Comment tu t'appelles ? B: ___________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle Sarah.

When someone asks 'How do you call yourself?', you answer with 'I call myself' (Je m'appelle).

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.

1. Moi, c'est Marc. 2. Je m'appelle Marc. 3. Permettez-moi de me présenter, je m'appelle Marc.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Informal, 2-Neutral, 3-Formal

'Moi, c'est' is casual, 'Je m'appelle' is standard, and 'Permettez-moi...' is very formal.

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시각 학습 자료

Formal vs. Informal Introductions

Informal
Moi, c'est... Me, I'm...
Salut ! Hi!
Neutral/Formal
Je m'appelle... My name is...
Bonjour ! Hello!

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the introduction with the correct reflexive pronoun and verb form. Fill Blank A1

Bonjour ! ___ _________ Thomas.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle

You need both the subject 'Je' and the reflexive pronoun 'm'' before the verb 'appelle'.

Which of these is the most natural way to introduce yourself in a neutral setting? Choose A1

How do you say 'My name is Marie'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle Marie.

'Je m'appelle' is the standard, most common way to introduce yourself.

Fill in the missing line in this dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Salut ! Comment tu t'appelles ? B: ___________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je m'appelle Sarah.

When someone asks 'How do you call yourself?', you answer with 'I call myself' (Je m'appelle).

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality. situation_matching A2

1. Moi, c'est Marc. 2. Je m'appelle Marc. 3. Permettez-moi de me présenter, je m'appelle Marc.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Informal, 2-Neutral, 3-Formal

'Moi, c'est' is casual, 'Je m'appelle' is standard, and 'Permettez-moi...' is very formal.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, you can! It's very common and slightly more direct. However, 'Je m'appelle' is the more traditional way to introduce yourself.

It's called elision. Because 'appelle' starts with a vowel, the 'e' in 'me' is dropped to make it easier to say.

It's neutral! You can use it with a child, a friend, or the President of France.

Only in formal situations like a job interview or at the bank. In social settings, just your first name is fine.

It literally means 'to call oneself'.

You can say 'Comment t'appelles-tu ?' (informal) or 'Comment vous appelez-vous ?' (formal).

It's not grammatically wrong, but it sounds very 'translated' from English. Native speakers rarely use it.

No, the phrase 'Je m'appelle' stays exactly the same regardless of your gender.

For a pet, you would say 'Il s'appelle [Name]' (He is called) or 'Elle s'appelle [Name]' (She is called).

You can say 'Je m'appelle Robert, mais on m'appelle Bob.'

관련 표현

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Comment vous appelez-vous ?

builds on

What is your name? (Formal)

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Comment t'appelles-tu ?

builds on

What is your name? (Informal)

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Enchanté

similar

Nice to meet you

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Se présenter

specialized form

To introduce oneself

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