enchanté
nice to meet you / delighted
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.te/
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Cultural Note
When introducing yourself in France, you say 'enchanté' (male speaker) or 'enchantée' (female speaker), often accompanied by a handshake or la bise (cheek kisses) depending on the context. It literally means 'enchanted.'
📝 Example Sentences
Enchanté, je m'appelle Pierre.
Nice to meet you, my name is Pierre.
— Je suis Marie. — Enchantée !
— I'm Marie. — Nice to meet you!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | enchantées |
| masculine_plural | enchantés |
| feminine_singular | enchantée |
| masculine_singular | enchanté |