mon nom
mon nom is the French way to say "my name".
The phrase mon nom refers to the name that a person is called. However, in natural spoken French, people rarely use the phrase Mon nom est… to introduce themselves. Instead, they typically use the reflexive verb phrase Je m'appelle… (which translates to "I call myself…").
Which one should you use?
While mon nom can refer to a person's name in a general sense, you should use mon prénom if you specifically wish to refer to your given name or first name.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the possessive adjective for "my" must match the gender of the noun it modifies. Because nom is a masculine noun, you use mon as in mon nom. If you were referring to a feminine noun, such as famille, you would use ma instead.
Did you know?
- The French word nom is used in the phrase nom d'une pipe, a mild exclamation of surprise similar to saying 'good grief' or 'my goodness'.
- The word mon may have been influenced by the Gaulish word mon, which existed in the region before the dominance of Latin.
Examples in context
- Mon nom est Tom.My name is Tom.This sentence shows how to use mon nom to state your name is Tom.Tatoeba #1850474 by nimfeo, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Mon nom est Shu.My name is Shu.This sentence shows how to use mon nom to state your name is Shu.Tatoeba #2695327 by Micsmithel, translation #1460042 by piksea
- Mon nom est Wang.My name is Wang.This sentence shows how to use mon nom to state your name is Wang.Tatoeba #374853 by sysko, translation #374852 by sysko
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are meeting for the first time at a party.
- LucasBonjour, mon nom est Lucas.Hello, my name is Lucas.
- LéaEnchantée, Lucas. Moi, c'est Léa.Nice to meet you, Lucas. I'm Léa.
- LucasTu habites ici, Léa ?Do you live here, Léa?
- LéaOui, j'habite dans ce quartier.Yes, I live in this neighborhood.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, nom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
