Coffee Break French

CBF 1:03 | Saying where you are from

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Oct 12, 2007
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ADVICE

Asking Someone's Name

  • Follow "Je m'appelle [name]" with "Et toi?" (informal) or "Et vous?" (formal) to ask "And you?".
  • Use "Comment t'appelles-tu?" (informal) or "Comment vous appelez-vous?" (formal) to ask "What's your name?".
ADVICE

Asking and Answering "Where are you from?"

  • Ask "D'où viens-tu?" (informal) or "D'où venez-vous?" (formal) to ask "Where are you from?".
  • Respond with "Je viens de [place]".
ADVICE

Stating Nationality

  • Use "Je suis [nationality]" to state your nationality.
  • Most nationalities have masculine and feminine forms, like "français" and "française".
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