bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn
The phrase "hello, my name is katelyn" in French is bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn.
This phrase is used to greet someone and introduce yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The component je m'appelle literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn is the standard way to introduce yourself, you can also use Salut, je m'appelle Katelyn to say "Hi, my name is Katelyn" in a more casual manner among peers or friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn is the appropriate greeting for both formal and neutral social situations. In contrast, using Salut is a common and informal way to say "hi" or "hello" among friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form m'appelle is a reflexive construction where the pronoun me (written as m') is elided because it precedes a word starting with a vowel.
Did you know?
- When saying bonjour during an introduction, it is customary in France to accompany the word with a 'la bise', which consists of light kisses on the cheeks.
- In some French-speaking regions, salut is a linguistic curiosity because it is used as both a casual 'hello' and a casual 'goodbye'.
- In Quebec, French speakers may use allô as a greeting, but unlike in English, it is not exclusively reserved for the telephone.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn.Hello, my name is Katelyn.
- Salut, je m'appelle Katelyn.Hi, my name is Katelyn.
- Je me prénomme Katelyn.I'm called Katelyn.
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn et je suis la nouvelle voisine.Hello, my name is Katelyn and I am the new neighbor.
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn, enchantée.Hello, my name is Katelyn, nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Katelyn introduces herself to a new colleague at work.
- GabrielBonjour, je m'appelle Katelyn.Hello, my name is Katelyn.
- ChloéEnchantée, Katelyn. Je suis Chloé.Nice to meet you, Katelyn. I am Chloé.
- GabrielRavi de vous rencontrer, Chloé.Delighted to meet you, Chloé.
- ChloéBienvenue dans l'équipe !Welcome to the team!
