enchanté de faire votre connaissance aussi
The English phrase "nice to meet you too" is translated into French as enchanté de faire votre connaissance aussi.
This phrase is a polite response used to return a greeting after being introduced to someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase enchanté de faire votre connaissance aussi literally translates to "enchanted to make your acquaintance also".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the person speaking is female, the spelling of the first word changes to include an extra e: enchantée de faire votre connaissance aussi.
Did you know?
- Using enchanté is quite dramatic in English, where it means 'enchanted', but in French, it is a standard, somewhat formal way to express pleasure at a meeting.
- In France, the verbal greeting is almost always accompanied by a firm handshake or 'la bise' depending on the relationship, rather than a wave.
- While the phrase uses connaissance for 'acquaintance', the verb comes from the Latin 'cognoscere', which is the same root used in the English word 'recognize'.
Examples in context
- Je suis enchanté de faire votre connaissance aussi.I am pleased to make your acquaintance too.
Example conversation
Two professionals meet for the first time at a business conference.
- HugoBonjour, je m'appelle Hugo. Enchanté de faire votre connaissance.Hello, my name is Hugo. Nice to meet you.
- ManonBonjour Hugo, je suis Manon. Enchanté de faire votre connaissance aussi.Hello Hugo, I am Manon. Nice to meet you too.
- HugoC'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer enfin.It is a pleasure to finally meet you.
- ManonPareillement, j'ai hâte de travailler avec vous.Likewise, I look forward to working with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, connaissance, de, faire, votre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
