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"First name" in French: prénom
le prénom
First name in French is le prénom, masculine. Ton prénom means your first name. Mon prénom est… works on forms; Je m'appelle… is the social default.
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How to pronounce prénom
Say it
luh pray-NOHN
/lə pʁe.nɔ̃/
pray-NOHN. Pré like pray; nasal -nom. Soft French r optional in careful speech.
"First name" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le prénom | the first name Default. | Default. |
| ton / mon prénom | your / my first name Possessive. | Possessive. |
| quel est ton prénom ? | what's your first name? Direct ask. | Direct ask. |
| prénom et nom | first and last name Forms. | Forms. |
How to use prénom in real life
- 1Reception desk
Votre prénom, s'il vous plaît ?
Your first name, please?
Votre prénom.
- 2Form
J'écris mon prénom en majuscules.
I'm writing my first name in capitals.
Mon prénom.
- 3Intro
C'est quoi ton prénom déjà ?
What's your first name again?
Ton prénom.
Mistakes English speakers make with prénom
Incorrect: La prénom est Léa.
Correct: Le prénom est Léa.
Prénom is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon first name est Paul.
Correct: Mon prénom est Paul.
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Good to know
French forms separate prénom and nom de famille. In conversation, Je m'appelle… often replaces mon prénom est…
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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Je note ton prénom comment ?
How do I write your first name?
You
Mon prénom s'écrit M-A-E-L.
My first name is spelled M-A-E-L.
ChatPal
Merci, c'est noté.
Thanks, got it.
You
Et le tien ?
And yours?
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FAQ
Common questions about "First name" in French
How do you say first name in French?
Le prénom.
Prénom vs nom?
Prénom is first name; nom is family name.
How do you ask for it?
Quel est ton prénom ? / C'est quoi ton prénom ?
How do you pronounce prénom?
pray-NOHN.
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