bonjour, je m'appelle Ava
The English phrase "hi, my name is ava" is translated into French as bonjour, je m'appelle Ava.
This phrase is a greeting used when introducing oneself to another person. Bonjour is the standard French greeting for hello, while je m'appelle means my name is.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase je m'appelle literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While bonjour is the standard greeting, you can use salut for a more casual "hi" when introducing yourself to peers, resulting in the phrase salut, je m'appelle Ava.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bonjour, je m'appelle Ava is the appropriate way to introduce yourself in professional or formal settings. For a more casual and friendly approach, you can use salut, je m'appelle Ava.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb appeler is used reflexively in the phrase je m'appelle to indicate one's own name.
Did you know?
- If you are introducing yourself in a group, you might hear enchanté, which means 'enchanted', used as a polite response after you say je m'appelle Ava.
- In many French-speaking cultures, saying bonjour, je m'appelle… is often accompanied by a light handshake or a 'la bise', which is a cheek-to-cheek kiss.
- In some French-speaking regions, bonjour is strictly for the daytime, and using it after sunset would be considered a mistake, where bonsoir must take its place.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Ava, enchantée.Hi, my name is Ava, nice to meet you.
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Ava et je suis nouvelle ici.Hi, my name is Ava and I am new here.
Example conversation
Two new classmates meet on the first day of school.
- EmmaBonjour, je m'appelle Ava.Hello, my name is Ava.
- HugoSalut Ava, moi c'est Hugo.Hi Ava, I'm Hugo.
- EmmaEnchantée, Hugo !Nice to meet you, Hugo!
- HugoEnchanté aussi !Nice to meet you too!
