20 min

language learning center · A1 · Lesson 1

Greetings and introductions

Exchange names and origins in an informal French introduction.

Understand and learn

Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.

Léa

Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Léa. Comment tu t'appelles ?

Hello! My name is Léa. What is your name?

Samir

Je m'appelle Samir. Enchanté.

My name is Samir. Nice to meet you.

Léa

Moi aussi. Tu viens d'où ?

Me too. Where are you from?

Samir

Je viens du Maroc.

I come from Morocco.

Notice, try, and speak

Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.

Useful words and phrases

These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.

Learn these items
  • Bonjour !

    Hello!

    Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Léa. Comment tu t'appelles ?

  • Je m'appelle…

    My name is…

    Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Léa. Comment tu t'appelles ?

  • Comment tu t'appelles ?

    What is your name?

    Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Léa. Comment tu t'appelles ?

  • Tu viens d'où ?

    Where are you from?

    Moi aussi. Tu viens d'où ?

  • Je viens de…

    I come from…

    Je viens de…

Notice, try, and speak

Which phrase gives your name?

Which phrase gives your name?

Make it yours

Say: “Bonjour ! Je m’appelle ____. Je viens de ____.”

Use your real details and ask “Et toi ?”

Use it with someone

Introduce yourself in French

  1. 1. Bonjour !
  2. 2. Je m'appelle…
  3. 3. Je viens de…
  4. 4. Tu viens d'où ?
  5. 5. Enchanté.
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