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

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