Je m'appelle Marie.

Scott S.A1Kwiziq community member

Je m'appelle Marie: why is "Mon nom est Marie" not also correct?

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Scott,

You would be understood if you said -

Mon nom est ...

but I am afraid that is not how the French would say it.

My name is = Je m'appelle

so you need to get used to the verb 's'appeler' which is the point of the lesson.

Hope this helps!

Like15 years ago

Scott S.A1Kwiziq community member

Thanks, Cecile. It will help, in future, if I study relevant lesson before taking test.

Like15 years ago

Je m'appelle Marie: why is "Mon nom est Marie" not also correct?

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