French · Greetings & Essentials
"Nice to meet you" in French: enchanté(e)
enchanté(e)
Nice to meet you in French is enchanté if you identify as masculine, enchantée if feminine. Reply right after an introduction. Ravi(e) de vous rencontrer is a fuller alternative.
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How to pronounce enchanté(e)
Say it
ahn-shahn-TAY
/ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.te/
Enchanté is ahn-shahn-TAY. Nasal en; ch like sh. Feminine enchantée sounds similar with a slightly longer final.
"Nice to meet you" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| enchanté / enchantée | nice to meet you Default after intros. | Default after intros. |
| ravi / ravie de te rencontrer | delighted to meet you (informal) With tu. | With tu. |
| ravi / ravie de vous rencontrer | delighted to meet you (formal) With vous. | With vous. |
| content / contente de faire ta connaissance | glad to meet you Friendly alternative. | Friendly alternative. |
How to use enchanté(e) in real life
- 1Party intro
Enchanté, moi c'est Paul.
Nice to meet you; I'm Paul.
Masculine speaker.
- 2Work meet
Enchantée, je travaille avec Léa.
Nice to meet you; I work with Léa.
Feminine agreement.
- 3Handshake
Enchanté. On m'a beaucoup parlé de toi.
Nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.
Warm follow-up.
Mistakes English speakers make with enchanté(e)
Incorrect: Nice to meet you.
Correct: Enchanté. / Enchantée.
Use enchanté(e), not English.
Incorrect: Enchanté when you want feminine agreement.
Correct: Enchantée if you use feminine forms for yourself.
Match the ending to how you refer to yourself.
Good to know
Enchanté is short and standard; you don't need a long speech. A smile and a clear name swap usually follow immediately.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Being introduced by a friend
ChatPal
Je te présente Nora.
I'd like you to meet Nora.
You
Enchanté. Tu habites dans le quartier ?
Nice to meet you. Do you live in the neighborhood?
ChatPal
Enchantée. Oui, juste à côté.
Nice to meet you. Yes, right nearby.
You
On prendra un café un jour.
We'll grab a coffee sometime.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nice to meet you" in French
How do you say nice to meet you in French?
Enchanté / enchantée.
Which ending do I use?
Match your own gender presentation: -é or -ée.
Is there a longer form?
Ravi(e) de vous rencontrer.
How do you pronounce enchanté?
Ahn-shahn-TAY.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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