Mon nom s'écrit
To say my name is spelt in French, use Mon nom s'écrit, then give the letters one by one.
Mon nom s'écrit points the listener to the spelling of your name and is usually followed by the letters, such as a name spelled out with hyphens between letters.
What does it mean word for word?
Word for word, Mon nom s'écrit means my name writes itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
s'écrit is the reflexive form of the verb to write, used here to say how the name is written.
Did you know?
- The French word nom is a linguistic cousin to the Russian word ímja because they both originate from a single Proto-Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- Mon nom s'écrit avec un Y.My name is spelt with a Y.
- Mon nom s'écrit de cette façon.My name is spelt this way.
- Mon nom s'écrit avec deux N.My name is spelt with two Ns.
Example conversation
Gabriel is giving his name to Chloé at a reception desk.
- GabrielBonjour, je m'appelle Gabriel.Hello, my name is Gabriel.
- ChloéComment ça s'écrit, Gabriel ?How is that spelt, Gabriel?
- GabrielMon nom s'écrit avec un seul l.My name is spelt with one l.
- ChloéC'est noté, merci beaucoup.Got it, thank you very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, nom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
