bonjour, je m'appelle Jérémy
The English phrase 'hello, my name is jeremy' can be said in French as bonjour, je m'appelle Jérémy.
This phrase is a greeting used to introduce oneself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression je m'appelle literally translates to 'I call myself'.
Which one should you use?
While bonjour is the standard way to say 'hello', it is more formal and daytime-oriented than the informal salut. Additionally, Bonjour, mon prénom est Jeremy is used specifically to mean 'Hello, my first name is Jeremy'.
Did you know?
- In France, the gesture of la bise involves kissing people on the cheeks during an introduction, but the number of kisses varies by region and can range from two to four.
- In many French-speaking cultures, it is considered impolite to introduce yourself or even ask a question without first saying bonjour to establish a social connection.
- In some French-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Canada, the greeting bonjour is sometimes used as a way to identify if someone speaks French, acting as a linguistic 'shibboleth' in bilingual areas.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Jérémy et je suis nouveau ici.Hello, my name is Jeremy and I am new here.
- Est-ce que je peux dire : Bonjour, je m'appelle Jérémy ?Can I say: Hello, my name is Jeremy?
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- LéaSalut ! Je m'appelle Léa.Hi! My name is Léa.
- HugoBonjour, je m'appelle Jérémy.Hello, my name is Jeremy.
- LéaEnchantée, Jérémy !Nice to meet you, Jeremy!
- HugoMerci, moi aussi.Thank you, me too.
