How to Introduce Yourself in French

The most common French phrases to introduce yourself are “Je viens du Canada.” (I am from Canada.), “Je suis étudiant.” (I am a student.), “Je parle anglais.” (I speak English.), “J'ai vingt-cinq ans.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “C'est mon ami.” (This is my friend.) and “Je suis touriste.” (I am a tourist.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 6 situations · #36–65 of 333 · Updated

Where you are from

Your country, your city, and how long you have lived there.

  1. #37 Je viens du Canada. I am from Canada.
  2. #38 J'habite à Tokyo. I live in Tokyo.
  3. #55 D'où viens-tu ? Where are you from?
  4. #56 Je suis américain. I am American.
  5. #60 Tu habites ici ? Do you live here?
  6. #61 J'habite près d'ici. I live nearby.
  7. #62 Je suis ici depuis deux ans. I have been here for two years.
  8. #64 Quelle est ton adresse ? What is your address?

Your work and studies

What you do, and how to ask someone else.

  1. #36 Je suis étudiant. I am a student.
  2. #50 Je travaille comme professeur. I work as a teacher.
  3. #57 Tu fais quoi dans la vie ? What do you do?
  4. #58 Je suis médecin. I am a doctor.
  5. #59 Je suis ingénieur. I am an engineer.

Languages you speak

Say what you speak, how well, and what you are learning.

  1. #39 Je parle anglais. I speak English.
  2. #40 Je parle un peu espagnol. I speak a little Spanish.
  3. #41 Je ne parle pas bien français. I don't speak French well.
  4. #51 J'apprends le japonais. I am learning Japanese.

Age and family

Your age, whether you are married, and who is in your family.

  1. #42 J'ai vingt-cinq ans. I am twenty-five years old.
  2. #43 Je suis marié. I am married.
  3. #44 Je suis célibataire. I am single.
  4. #45 J'ai deux enfants. I have two children.
  5. #46 J'ai un frère et une sœur. I have a brother and a sister.
  6. #63 Voici ma famille. This is my family.

Introducing other people

This is my… for anyone you are with.

  1. #47 C'est mon ami. This is my friend.
  2. #48 C'est ma femme. This is my wife.
  3. #49 C'est mon mari. This is my husband.

Why you are here

On holiday, for work, or looking for somewhere to stay.

  1. #52 Je suis touriste. I am a tourist.
  2. #53 Je suis ici en vacances. I am here on vacation.
  3. #54 Je suis ici pour le travail. I am here for work.
  4. #65 Je cherche un hôtel. I am looking for a hotel.

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What are the most common French phrases to introduce yourself?

The most common French phrases to introduce yourself are “Je viens du Canada.” (I am from Canada.), “Je suis étudiant.” (I am a student.), “Je parle anglais.” (I speak English.), “J'ai vingt-cinq ans.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “C'est mon ami.” (This is my friend.) and “Je suis touriste.” (I am a tourist.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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