Meeting People

Meeting People Vocabulary

  • Salut, je m’appelle - Hi, my name is
  • Comment tu t’appelles? - What is your name?
  • Ravi de te rencontrer - Nice to meet you
  • Comment ça va? - How are you?
  • Ça va bien, merci. Et toi? - I’m good, thanks. And you?
  • D’où viens-tu? - Where are you from?
  • Je viens de - I come from

Basic Introductions

  • Voici mon ami(e) - This is my friend
  • Je voudrais te présenter à - I would like to introduce you to
  • C’est un plaisir de te rencontrer - It’s a pleasure to meet you
  • C’est mon frère/ma sœur - This is my brother/sister

Discussing Personal Interests

  • Qu’est-ce que tu aimes faire? - What do you like to do?
  • Quels sont tes hobbies? - What are your hobbies?
  • J’aime jouer au football - I like to play football
  • Je suis passionné de musique - I am passionate about music

Making Plans

  • On peut se retrouver demain? - Can we meet up tomorrow?
  • Quand es-tu libre? - When are you free?
  • Je te rencontrerai à - I will meet you at
  • À quelle heure? - At what time?

It’s important to practice using these phrases in different contexts and conversations, as well as writing them down to boost your understanding and fluency in French. Make sure you learn both the formal and informal ways of introducing yourself and others.