comment vous appelez-vous ?

what is your name? (formal)

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

/kɔ.mɑ̃ vu.z‿a.pə.le vu/

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Cultural Note

This is the formal way to ask someone's name using 'vous.' In professional or formal introductions, this is followed by a handshake. The informal version is 'comment tu t'appelles ?' or simply 'c'est quoi ton prénom ?'