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by Lingoda Team

Updated on November 9, 2022

How to give an oral presentation in French

Eventually in life, the time will come when you will have to present in front of a group. If you are giving a speech in a foreign language like after learning French, it can be very challenging since it often adds extra insecurity to the mix. We will give you some tips on how to give an oral presentation in French:

Preparation is key. In order to succeed in your presentation, know your topic well. You will be the expert in the classroom and realizing this will boost your self-confidence and keep your nerves under control. Remember to use technology to your advantage, visual aids (maps, photos, film clips, graphs, diagrams, and charts) can enhance a presentation, but don’t rely completely on them since it might be distracting for your audience.

Pay attention to your posture, stand straight and don’t rock back and forth on your heels, or do anything that might distract from your content. Speak in a clear, audible voice, loud enough to be clearly heard in the back row. Never, ever mumble and be confident about your research and content.

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Tips to give an oral presentation in french.

Structure and order . France is not an exception. Let the audience know at the start how your presentation will be structured. A brief outline will prepare them for what you are about to say.
It’s not what you say but how you say it. This may sound like a cliché, but it’s a general rule for life. Understand that you will probably be nervous, accept it and move on. Deep breaths will help control the speed of your speech and will give the impression that you are more confident in what you are saying. Avoid having spicy food or caffeine drinks right before and make sure your breathing pattern is normal.
Talk! don’t read . Nobody enjoys seeing a speaker burying his or her face in a script, reading stiffly from a piece of paper. Try to talk from notes, or, if you use a written-out text, try to look down at it only occasionally. In a speech, it is crucial to be able to transmit the ideas and concepts that you have been preparing and working for so hard, so don’t worry too much about the words.
Make eye contact with people seated in all parts of the room, another fundamental aspect of public speaking. Don’t be afraid of using your hands to emphasize your ideas. Sharing space with the audience can also communicate your interest in sharing your results with them, so don’t be afraid of moving around the stage to help you reach out to every corner of the room, and also cover up any nervousness you may be experiencing.
Don’t be afraid of questions and interruptions. Actually, this is one of the best things that can happen, because it shows that someone in the audience has engaged with what you’re saying, and, if you have the time to offer a brief response, it can actually lead to genuine progress on the point you were making. Plus, two-way conversation is always a tension-reducer.
Always try to make an impact with your audience. Something that they’ll remember. Finishing strong can be a good way to achieve that. Always be sure to have a compelling conclusion to your presentation in which you highlight and summarize the points you made to your audience.

Useful vocabulary for presenting in French

Introduction.

pour commencer	to start with
la premiere constatation qui s’impose, c’est que	the first thing to be noted is that
Tout d´abord	to start with
Premièrement	Firstly

Expressing opinion


je crois que/je pense que	I think/ believe that	à mon avis / quant à moi / selon moi	in my opinion	je suis contre	I am against
il vaut mieux	it is better to	alors que	whereas	ne… ni… ni	neither… nor
il faut bien reconnaître que	it must be recognised that	autrement dit	in other words	Moi non plus	Me neither
Je dirais que	I would say that	Sans oublier	without forgetting	Je ne suis pas d´accord	I disagree
Moi aussi	me too	Je comprends ce que vous dites mais	I understand what you are saying although/but	En revanche	on the contrary
Je suis d´accord	I agree	je soutiens donc que	I maintain that	Je dois avouer que	I must admit
Tout à fait	absolutely	Cela dit / par contre	However/but	En ce qui me concerne	As far as I am concerned

Other expressions

il est donc question de	it is a matter of
en outre	furthermore / moreover
en ce qui concerne	as far as … is concerned
bien que je puisse comprendre que	although I can understand that
cela va sans dire que	it goes without saying that
cependant	nevertheless
considérons	let’s consider
Prenons en compte	let´s take Into account
d’après moi	according to me
d’une part, d’autre part/d´un côté, d´un autre côté	on one hand, on the other hand
pas forcément la faute de	not necessarily the fault of
il serait absurde de dire que	it would be absurd to say that
il semble que les avantages l’emportent sur les inconvénients	it seems that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Ending Phrases

Pour conclure/pour finir	to conclude
Au final	finally
Je finirais cette présentation (en disant que)/ par	I would finish this presentation (by saying that)/by
je voudrais souligner que	I’d like to underline that
tout bien considéré	all things considered
enfin	finally, at last
grâce à	thanks to
avant de conclure	before concluding
à la fin	in the end

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10 Common French phrases: How to structure a speech or talk

Whether you’re giving a presentation or simply introducing yourself to a group of people, knowing how to structure a speech or talk in French can be a valuable skill.

In this lesson, we’ll go over 10 common French phrases for structuring a speech or talk.

Bonjour à tous. (Hello, everyone.)

This phrase is used to begin a speech or talk, and to greet the audience.

Je vais parler de ___. (I’m going to talk about ___.)

This phrase is used to introduce the topic or theme of the speech or talk.

Tout d’abord, je vais ___ . (First, I’m going to ___ .)

This phrase is used to introduce the first point or topic of the speech or talk.

Ensuite, je vais ___ . (Next, I’m going to ___ .)

This phrase is used to introduce the second point or topic of the speech or talk.

Après cela, je vais ___ . (After that, I’m going to ___ .)

This phrase is used to introduce the third point or topic of the speech or talk.

Pour résumer, j’ai parlé de ___. (To summarize, I talked about ___.)

This phrase is used to summarize the main points or topics covered in the speech or talk.

En conclusion, ___. (In conclusion, ___ .)

This phrase is used to wrap up the speech or talk, and to give a final statement or message.

Merci de votre attention. (Thank you for your attention.)

This phrase is used to express gratitude to the audience for listening.

Avez-vous des questions ? (Do you have any questions?)

This phrase is used to invite the audience to ask questions or seek clarification.

Je suis à votre disposition pour répondre à vos questions. (I’m available to answer your questions.)

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is willing and available to answer any questions or concerns the audience may have.

Learning these common French phrases for structuring a speech or talk will help you to communicate more effectively in formal settings.

Additionally, it is helpful to learn basic French vocabulary and grammar rules to build your language skills. With practice and persistence, you’ll soon be able to deliver speeches and talks with ease in French.

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How to introduce yourself in a French interview

When you're seeking employment, it's crucial to understand how to present yourself professionally in French. Whether it's during an interview, a conference, or a meeting, you must be able to discuss about yourself, your skills, your motivations, and goals. This is an opportunity to make a favorable impression on a potential employer and position yourself as the ideal candidate for the job. Here's a guide to some key phrases and examples to use during a professional presentation in French.

The initial interaction with the recruiter: "Parlez-moi de vous"

The first interaction with the recruiter is important. Your presentation, even if it’s brief, should capture your audience's attention and establish your credibility. The commonly asked first question is "Parlez-moi de vous." Introduce yourself with simple sentences (name, age, current position). For example, you can use the following phrases for self-introduction:

Bonjour, je m'appelle (...) et je suis (...) = Hello, my name is (...) and I am (...).
Je suis diplômé(e) de (...) en (...) .= I graduated from (...) (...) years ago with a degree in (...).
J'ai travaillé en tant qu'(...) durant (...) ans, chez (...). = I worked as (...) engineer for (...) years at (...).

Example: "Bonjour. Je m'appelle James et j'ai 38 ans. Je suis diplômé de Harvard en ingénierie. J'ai travaillé en tant qu'ingénieur durant douze ans chez Microsoft."

Discussing your work experience and skills

The second part of your presentation should demonstrate that you possess the skills and qualities required for the position. You should really read thorough the job description to tailor your responses according to the required skills. Highlight experiences relevant to the position you're interested in and use professional vocabulary. Also, don't forget to conduct some research on the company to distinguish yourself from other candidates.

J’ai de l’expérience dans le domaine de/du (...) = I have experience in the field of (...).
Par exemple, dans mon poste actuel, je suis responsable de (...) = For example, in my current position, I am in charge of (...).
Cela montre que je suis (...) = This shows that I am (...).
J’ai d’excellentes compétences en (…) = I have great (…) skills.
Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai énormément appris au sujet de (…) = During my career, I learned a lot about (…)

Example: “J'ai de l'expérience dans le domaine de l'informatique. Dans mon poste actuel, je suis responsable de la gestion du cloud. Cela montre que je suis responsable et capable de gérer les situations d'urgence. J’ai d’excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes. Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai énormément appris sur la programmation.”

Presenting your strengths and weaknesses

It's very likely that the recruiter will ask you the inevitable question about strengths and weaknesses: “Quels sont vos qualités? Et quels sont vos défauts?” How you respond can significantly influence the recruiter's opinion. It's important to prepare for this question and answer it spontaneously. Be honest and focus on your interlocutor's expectations.

What are your strengths?

Highlight qualities related to the job you're applying for. Even though this exercise is challenging, don't be overly modest. Here are some examples of qualities to emphasize during an interview:

Organisé(e) = Organized
Ambitieux(se) = Ambitious
Créatif(ve) = Creative
Discipliné(e) = Disciplined
Flexible = Flexible
Curieux(se) = Curious
Empathique = Empathetic
Bon caractère = Good-tempered
Aimable = Kind
Serviable = Helpful
Rigoureux(se) = Rigorous
Compréhensif(ve) = Understanding

Here are some examples of phrases to present your qualities in different contexts:

“Mon souci du détail est un atout majeur, qui me permet de fournir en permanence un travail de grande qualité.” = “My attention to detail is a key strength, consistently delivering high-quality work.”
"Je suis connu pour ma capacité d'adaptation” = “I'm known for my adaptability”
"J'apporte un état d'esprit positif à chaque projet.” = “I bring a positive mindset to every project”
“Doté d'un grand sens de l'initiative, j'identifie les opportunités de manière proactive.” = “With a strong sense of initiative, I proactively identify opportunities”
“Mes solides compétences en organisation se sont manifestées dans ma capacité à gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément” = “My strong organizational skills have been evident in my capacity to manage multiple tasks”

What are your weaknesses?

Flaws are natural, and everyone has them. However, be honest during the job interview and opt for real flaws:

Distrait = Distracted
Autoritaire = Authoritarian
Sensible = Sensitive
Indécis(e) = Indecisive
Étourdi(e) = Thoughtless / absent-minded
Borné(e) / Têtu(e) = Narrow-minded / Stubborn
Susceptible = Touchy
Stressé sous la pression = Struggling under pressure
Bavard(e) = Talkative

You can also counterbalance your weaknesses with a positive statement, for example:

“Je suis bavard mais je sais lorsqu'il faut travailler.”= “I'm talkative but I know when it's time to work”
“Je suis très stressé sous la pression, mais j'ai récemment commencé à suivre des cours de yoga.” = “I am struggling under pressure but I've recently started yoga classes”
“Je suis d'un naturel timide et je dois donc faire un gros effort pour prendre la parole.” = “I am naturally shy so I have to make a big effort to speak up”

Don't hesitate to ask questions about the company and the position

When your presentation is finished and your interlocutor has asked their questions, you can in turn ask questions about the position and the company to demonstrate your interest and motivation.

For example, you can ask the following questions:

“À quoi ressemble une journée type au sein de votre entreprise?” = “What does a typical day at your company look like?”
“Comment est l’ambiance de travail?” = “What's the working atmosphere like?”
“Comment se passe l'intégration dans l'entreprise?” = “How does the integration process work?"
“Est-ce que vous organisez des activités team building?” = “Do you organize team-building activities?”
“Est-ce un nouveau poste?” = “Is this a new position?”
“Quelles sont les prochaines étapes du processus de recrutement?” = “What are the next steps in the recruitment process?”

Concluding the interview

When the job interview is about to end, don't hesitate to ask the recruiter if they have any further questions. If they don’t, you can then thank them for the time they've spent with you.

“Est-ce que vous avez d'autres questions?” = “Do you have any other questions?”
“Merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de me rencontrer aujourd'hui!” = “Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me today!”

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When you meet French speakers , you need to know how to introduce yourself and what to say when you are introduced. French can be a bit tricky when introducing yourself or others depending on whether you know the person to whom you are making the introduction(s) or even if you have had any contact with the person. In French, those circumstances all require different introductions.

Basic Introductions

French uses the verb se présenter, not introduire, meaning to introduce something into something else, which translates into English as "to insert." The most basic introduction in French, then, would be:

Je me présente. = Let me introduce myself.

Using s’appeler is the common way of introducing yourself in French. Don’t think of it as “to name oneself” because it will only confuse you. Think of it in the context of introducing your name to someone, and link the French words to that context instead of applying a literal translation, as in:

Je m'appelle ... = My name is...

Use je suis with people who already know your name, such as those you have already talked to on the phone or by mail but never met in person, as in:

Je suis... = I am...

If you don't know the person or have never spoken to him on the phone or contacted him by email or mail, use je m’appelle, as noted previously.

Introducing by Name

There are also distinctions between formal and informal introductions, as well as singular versus plural introductions, as noted in the tables in this and the subsequent section.


Mon prénom est	My (first) name is
Je vous présente (formal and/or plural)	I’d like to introduce
Je te présente (informal)	I'd like to introduce
Voici	This is, Here is
Il s'appelle	His name is
Elle s'appelle	Her name is

Meeting People

In French, when you are meeting people , you have to be careful about using the correct gender , as well as whether the introduction is formal or informal, as in these examples.


Comment vous appelez-vous? (formal and/or plural)	What is your name?
Comment t'appelles-tu? (informal)	What is your name?
Enchanté. (masculine)	It's nice to meet you.
Enchantée. (feminine)	It's nice to meet you.

French Names

Nicknames — or un surnom in French — are much less common in this Romance language than in American English, but they are not unheard of. Often, a longer first name will be shortened, such as Caro for Caroline or Flo for Florence.


Le prénom	first name, given name
Le nom	last name, family name, surname
Le surnom	nickname

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Cheek kissing is certainly an accepted form of greeting in France, but there are strict (unwritten) social rules to follow. Cheek kissing is generally OK, for example, but not hugging. So, it's important to learn not only the words that go with cheek kissing — such as bonjour (hello) — but also the social norms that are expected when greeting someone in this manner. There are also other ways to say " hello " and ask " How are you? " in French.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS FRENCH PRESENTATIONS

How to boost your presentation skills in french.

How to give a strong and effective presentation in French ?

For many of us, public speaking is a hurdle we find difficult to overcome. Add to that the fact of presenting in another language and for many it becomes a task way too daunting.

Fortunately, you can learn how to give presentations with confidence even if you have to give your presentation in French!

With these 5 tips you will impress everyone during your next presentation.

1. Lead your audience.

Your audience will be able to follow and appreciate your presentation better if you signpost throughout. Use a variety of language to introduce the topics, outline the arguments or instructional points in your presentation and in your conclusion.

Tip: Arm yourself with signposting expressions to start your presentation in French:

Par exemple : Tout d'abord, je voudrais expliquer ce qui s'est passé au cours des trois derniers mois. Je voudrais maintenant aborder mon deuxième point concernant les domaines qui nécessitent une attention et des améliorations. Passons maintenant à la mise en œuvre de nouvelles actions. Finalement, je voudrais parler de la délégation des tâches.

2. Be persuasive: use emotion.

Nobody likes to listen to a monotonous tone filled with uninteresting terms. Whether you’re winning a client or convincing an employee, get them engrossed!

TIP: Practise your intonation and use persuasive expressions!

3. Keep it informative and relevant.

When presentations and subjects go off course, you lose the attention of listeners. Don’t get side-tracked. Get straight to the point.

TIP : Find expressions that explain your point accurately! Idioms are useful in these situations, for example:

When the meeting runs over scheduled time and you don't have much time left you could say: Je garderai ce point court car nous courons contre la montre.
If you want to summarise a point you could say: Voilà qui conclut la ... partie de ma présentation.

4. Answer questions effectively.

The end of the presentation usually comes with some questions that need to be answered spontaneously. You'll need time to think to prepare your response.

TIP: Equip yourself with phrases that give you some time and allow you to think and formulate a good answer!

5. Stay confident and smile!

Giving presentations in your own language can be tricky enough, but having to give one in another language can be ever more daunting and will no doubt play with your confidence.

TIP : Prepare in advance, practise at least twice and don’t forget to smile!

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How to start, what to include.

Spearheaded by the French Academy, the people in France take their language very seriously. While Spanish radio announcers laugh at their language mistakes, their northern neighbors are terrified of getting something wrong. So even though you know you may be judged critically by a French audience, you can prepare a good presentation by following the rules of good speech writing. Once you break the process down into small steps, it isn't as frightening as it appears. ‌ Writing a speech in French follows the same basic rules as writing one in English: introduction, body of the speech and conclusion. ‌

‌ Begin by welcoming your audience ‌. "Bonjour (or bonsoir) mesdames et messieurs" will do nicely, as it is the expected French greeting.

‌ Apologize for not speaking French perfectly. ‌ Unless you are a bilingual Parisian who refers to french as français, it is a good idea to admit up-front that your language skills are not perfect. Your audience will sympathize more with you if you are honest.

‌ Start your speech in French with a topic sentence that indicates you are witty and well-versed in French literature. ‌ If you can't think of anything, use a quote from a known French writer bordered by quotation marks, such as Sarte, Renard or Voltaire.

‌ Outline what your speech is going to be about in your opening. ‌ Open with j’ai and let your French audience know where you are going with your speech. It is important to stick to your topic, as the French will expect you to deliver what you promise. This could be an example of indirect speech.

‌ Shy away from humor unless you are practically a native speaker and understand the subtle way the French use double innuendos. ‌ Slap-stick American jokes will alienate your audience and leave you looking like a bumpkin.

‌ Pull your speech together in your concluding paragraph ‌. Politely thank your audience for attending, and giving you the courtesy of listening to your speech. Remember that the French stress manners. This could be an example of direct speech.

‌ End your speech in French with a memorable line that links back to your topic sentence. ‌ If you can't think of anything, resort to repeating the quotation you started with, or using another equally as memorable phrase. Pay attention to verb tenses and french grammar.

‌ Edit your speech in French for common grammatical mistakes. ‌ Remember that the French language has masculine and feminine pronouns, so check to make sure you use "le" and "la" are correct. Try to alternate seamlessly between past tense, present tense, subjunctive, and infinitive. Double check conjugation.

‌ Pronunciation takes practice, especially with french words. ‌ Practice your reported speech out loud and sound out your french vocabulary in order to avoid stumbling. Beginning learners should spend extra time on this.

Ask a native French speaker to check your speech to be sure you got everything right.

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Improve French Presentation Skills

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Introduction to Improving French Presentation Skills

In today’s globalized world, being able to present effectively in multiple languages is a valuable skill. French, being one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, is particularly significant for professionals aiming to broaden their horizons. Whether you’re a student, a business professional, or someone looking to enhance your linguistic capabilities, improving your French presentation skills can open many doors. This comprehensive guide will provide actionable tips and strategies for improving your French presentation skills.

Understanding the Importance of French Presentation Skills

Before diving into the practical aspects, it’s essential to understand why French presentation skills are crucial.

1. Business Opportunities : France is a major player in the global economy, and being able to present in French can enhance your business prospects.

2. Academic Advancements : Many academic institutions and conferences operate in French, making it a valuable skill for students and researchers.

3. Personal Growth : Learning to present in a different language enhances cognitive abilities and boosts confidence.

Building a Strong Foundation in French

Improving your French presentation skills starts with building a solid foundation in the language.

1. Master Basic French Vocabulary and Grammar : A strong command of basic vocabulary and grammar is crucial. Make use of language learning apps, textbooks, and online resources to strengthen your foundation.

2. Practice Regularly : Consistent practice is key. Engage in daily conversations, write essays, and read French literature to improve your fluency.

3. Take Formal Classes : Enrolling in a French course can provide structured learning and personalized feedback from experienced instructors.

Developing Presentation Skills in French

Once you have a strong foundation in the language, it’s time to focus on developing your presentation skills.

1. Understand Your Audience : Tailor your presentation to the audience’s level of understanding. Consider their background, interests, and knowledge of the topic.

2. Structure Your Presentation : A well-structured presentation is easier to follow. Start with an introduction, followed by the main points, and conclude with a summary.

3. Use Visual Aids : Visual aids like slides, charts, and videos can enhance understanding and keep the audience engaged.

4. Practice Pronunciation : Pronunciation is crucial in French. Use online tools and language exchange partners to practice and perfect your pronunciation.

Effective Techniques for French Presentations

There are several techniques that can help make your French presentations more effective.

1. Use Simple Language : Avoid complex sentences and jargon. Use simple and clear language to convey your message effectively.

2. Engage the Audience : Ask questions, use humor, and encourage participation to keep the audience engaged.

3. Practice Public Speaking : Public speaking is a skill that improves with practice. Join a public speaking club or participate in speaking events to gain confidence.

4. Record and Review : Recording your presentations and reviewing them can help identify areas for improvement.

Utilizing Technology for Better French Presentations

Technology can be a valuable ally in improving your French presentation skills.

1. Language Learning Apps : Apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone offer interactive lessons and exercises to improve your French.

2. Online Courses : Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer courses specifically designed to improve language and presentation skills.

3. Presentation Software : Tools like PowerPoint, Prezi, and Canva can help create visually appealing presentations.

4. Speech Recognition Tools : Tools like Google Translate and Speechling can help improve pronunciation and fluency.

Overcoming Common Challenges

Presenting in a foreign language can be challenging. Here are some common challenges and how to overcome them.

1. Nervousness : Practice deep breathing exercises, visualize success, and focus on the message rather than the language.

2. Language Barriers : Use visual aids and body language to convey your message. Don’t be afraid to pause and think before speaking.

3. Cultural Differences : Understanding cultural nuances can enhance your presentation. Research and respect cultural norms and practices.

Seeking Feedback and Continuous Improvement

Feedback is essential for improvement. Here’s how to seek and use feedback effectively.

1. Peer Review : Practice your presentation in front of peers and ask for constructive feedback.

2. Professional Coaching : Consider hiring a language coach or joining a public speaking workshop for professional guidance.

3. Self-Evaluation : Record your presentations and critically evaluate them. Identify strengths and areas for improvement.

4. Implement Feedback : Act on the feedback received and continuously work on improving your skills.

Networking and Collaboration

Networking and collaboration can provide valuable opportunities for practice and improvement.

1. Join French-Speaking Groups : Join clubs, forums, and social media groups where you can practice speaking French and share presentation tips.

2. Collaborate on Projects : Collaborate with French-speaking colleagues or classmates on projects. This provides practical experience and enhances learning.

3. Attend French-Speaking Events : Participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops conducted in French to gain exposure and practice.

Leveraging Cultural Context

Understanding the cultural context can significantly enhance your presentations.

1. Use Appropriate Gestures : Gestures that are acceptable in one culture may not be in another. Research and use culturally appropriate gestures.

2. Understand Humor : Humor varies across cultures. Use humor that is appropriate and understandable to the French audience.

3. Respect Formalities : French culture places importance on formalities. Use appropriate titles and greetings to show respect.

Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

Learning from real-life examples and case studies can provide practical insights.

1. Study Successful Presentations : Analyze successful French presentations to understand what works. Pay attention to language, structure, and delivery.

2. Learn from Mistakes : Study presentations that didn’t go well to understand common pitfalls and avoid them.

3. Apply Lessons Learned : Apply the lessons learned from case studies to your presentations.

Maintaining Consistency and Persistence

Improving French presentation skills is a continuous process that requires consistency and persistence.

1. Set Goals : Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your presentations.

2. Track Progress : Keep a journal or use apps to track your progress and achievements.

3. Stay Motivated : Celebrate small victories and stay motivated. Join support groups or find a language buddy for encouragement.

Improving your French presentation skills is a rewarding journey that requires dedication, practice, and a willingness to learn. By building a strong foundation in the language, developing effective presentation techniques, leveraging technology, overcoming challenges, seeking feedback, networking, understanding cultural context, and learning from real-life examples, you can significantly enhance your ability to present in French. Remember, consistency and persistence are key. Bonne chance!

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Se presenter - a lesson on how to present yourself in French and a worksheet to practise the topic. Salut à tous! Bienvenue à The Languages Kitchen. Sur ce site, vous pouvez apprendre de nouvelles langues dans une manière simple et relaxant. À la fin de cette leçon, vous apprendrez à répondre aux questions suivantes: Quel est votre nom? Quel âge avez-vous? Où habitez-vous? Quel est votre travail?

Salut, je m'appelle Claire. J'ai 33 ans. J'habite en Angleterre. Je suis professeur de langues étrangères.

Hello, my name is Claire. I am 33 years old. I live in England. I am a foreign languages teacher.

Je m'appelle Claire, j'ai 33 ans et je suis de Malte.

J'habite en Angleterre pendant 7 ans.

Je suis professeur de langues étrangères.

I am Claire, I'm 33 years old and I am from Malta.

I have lived in England for the past 7 years.

I am a foreign languages teacher.

This above is an introduction to today's lesson - Introducing oneself. The first part shows basic information whilst the second-row boxes have a more in-depth description of myself. We'll be focusing on the basics of this first lesson.

So, now that you know a little bit more about myself, let's get on to learning how to ask someone else this information. We'll start with saying good morning/good evening and how to ask and answer for someone's name.

Bonjour, tu t'appelles comment? Je m'appelle Claire. Et toi, tu t'appelles comment? Je m'appelle Mathieu.

Good morning, what is your name? My name is Claire. And you, what is your name? My name is Mathieu.

Bonsoir, je suis Mme. Grech. Et vous, quel est votre nom? ....................................................

Good evening, I am Ms. Grech. And you (polite form), what is your name? ............................................................................

Bonsoir, je suis Claire. Et toi, tu t'appelles comment? .......................................................

Good evening, I am Claire. And you (informal), what is your name? ............................................................................

Step 2 is asking for someone's age.

Quel âge avez-vous? J'ai 33 ans. Et vous, quel est votre âge? ..................................................

What is your age? I am 33 years old. And you (formal), what is your age? ................................................................

Quel âge as-tu? J'ai 33 ans. Et toi, quel est ton âge? ..................................................

What is your age? I am 33 years old. And you (informal), what is your age? ................................................................

Step 3 is asking where someone lives.

Où habitez-vous? J'habite en Angleterre. Et vous, où habitez-vous? ...............................................

Where do you live? I live in England. And you (formal), where do you live? ......................................................................

Où habites-tu? J'habite en Angleterre. Et toi, où habites-tu? ...............................................

Where do you live? I live in England. And you (informal), where do you live? ........................................................................

Step 4 is asking what is the job someone does.

Que faites-vous comme travail? Je suis professeur de langues. Et vous, quel est votre travail? ......................................................

What do you do for work? I am a languages teacher. And you (formal), what is your job? ...............................................................

Que fais-tu comme travail? Je suis professeur de langues. Et toi, quel est ton travail? ......................................................

What do you do for work? I am a languages teacher. And you (informal), what is your job? ...................................................................

Following these short examples above, the following worksheet is an extension with more examples and some parts for you to practice the language.

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Presentatives

Présentatifs

French presentatives are words or short expressions that introduce something and draw attention to it at the same time. Presentatives do not constitute a single part of speech, but rather a category of terms including prepositions, verb conjugations, and expressions used in this particular way.

All French presentatives are invariable in gender and most are also invariable in number. The four presentatives that include a conjugation of être are exceptions, as you’ll see below.

The French preposition à is used to invite or order people to a place or situation.

		To the table! (Dinner time!)
		To arms! (Get your weapons!)

Note that à contracts with the definite article as usual: à + les armes –> aux armes .

À bas calls for something to be removed or avoided:

		Down with tyrants!
		No nukes!

C’est | Ce sont

C’est and ce sont mean "this / that is" and "these are," respectively.

		That’s a good idea.
		These are my parents.

Dire que means "to think / imagine that":

		To think that he could have done it!
		And to think that it was a lie all along!

Disons que is the nous imperative of dire and means "let’s say / imagine":

		Let’s say he’s right ….
		Let’s say you can do it ….

Étant donné (que)

Étant is the present participle of être , donné is the past participle of donner . Together in front of a noun, they mean "given" or "considering":

		Given the situation ….
		Considering the circumstances ….

Que must be added in front of a clause :

		Given that he’s late ….
		Considering that we don’t have a car ….

Il y a means "there is / are":

		There’s a problem.
		There are a lot of books.

Soit | Soient

Soit and soient , the third person singular and plural, respectively, subjunctive of être are used in math to mean "let there be" or "given":

		Let there be a rectangle …
		Given two circles ….

Vive is the third person singular subjunctive of vivre and means "long live" or "hurray for":

		Long live France!
		Hurray for vacation !

Voici , from the phrase (tu) vois ici (literally, "you see here"), means "here is / are":

		Here is my car.
		Here they are.

Voilà from the phrase (tu) vois là ("you see there"), means "there is / are," but is also commonly used in place of voici . ( learn more ):

		There / Here is my car.
		There / Here they are.

Vu is the past participle of voir and is used like étant donné : "given, considering, in view of":

		Given the situation ….
		In view of the circumstances ….

Again, que must be added in front of a clause:

		Given / Seeing that he’s late ….
		Considering that we don’t have a car ….

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How do you present yourself in french? What are the key french verbs and vocabulary you will need to effectively present yourself? What should you talk about? These and other questions will be covered in the following tutorial. In addition we will listen to a sample dialogue introducing themselves.

In the Production orale section of your DELF A1 you are expected to do a guided interview or “ Entretien dirigé ” which will last about 1 minute. It entails replying to questions from the examiner about you ( se presenter) , your family, your tastes or activities, in other words personal information and relationships.

Key french verbs to use for presenting yourself

The key french verbs you need to know for this section of your exam are:

etre – to be –
habiter – to live –
parler – to speak –
s’appeler – to be called –
avoir – to have –

Tips on answering questions about yourself:

Answer in full sentences and include some details where possible. Make sure to show how well you can use the past tenses, the future as well as give your opinion. Here is a break down of what you could speak about:

What is your full name : Bonjour, je m’appelle…………………………………. Where do you live : J’habite ………………………………………………….……………………………………… What is your telephone number : Mon numéro de téléphone est le …………………… When and where were you born : Je suis né le…………………………….à……………………………… How old are you : J’ai …………ans. What is your nationality: Je suis …………………………………………………… What is your civil status ( are you married, single etc) : Je suis …………………………………………… Do you have any children : J’ai ………enfants. What is your profession: Je suis …………………………………………………. What do you like to do in your free time : J’aime ………………………………………………….. J’aime ………………………………………………….. J’aime …………………………………………………..

expressions to introduce yourself

Bonjour, je m’appelle…………………………………. J’habite ………………………………………………….……………………………………… Mon numéro de téléphone est le …………………… Je suis né le…………………………….à……………………………… J’ai …………ans. Je suis …………………………………………………… Je suis …………………………………………… J’ai ………enfants.Je suis …………………………………………………. J’aime ………………………………………………….. J’aime …………………………………………………..J’aime …………………………………………………..

Sample speaking topic and questions will include:

Talk about yourself :.

how to ask for someone’s name in french : Comment vous vous appelez?
Quelle est votre nationalité ?
Vous avez quel âge?
Quelle est la date de votre anniversaire?
Qu’est-ce que vous as fait pour fêter votre anniversaire l’année dernière?

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Here is a example of someone presenting themselves.

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How to Introduce Yourself in French in 10+ Lines + Audio

Want to speak French? Yes? Good – keep reading.

This is for those that truly want to learn the language. Here’s how you introduce yourself in French in 10 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. You can also listen to audio by pressing the play button.

There’s also a PDF for these phrases at the end!

But if you’re JUST looking for the ONE French phrase, it’s this:

My name is ______.
Je m’appelle ______.

These colorful and printable PDFs teach you French words and phrases… and they’re free for new learners. Lessons

1) Bonjour, enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance.

“Hello” and “Nice to meet you” are must-know phrases. Any introduction will probably will start with these words.

Hello, it’s nice to meet you.
Bonjour, enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance.

You should also listen and hear real French – Press play below. Try this Free Lesson from FrenchPod101.com (click here to visit) for the complete explanation about introducing yourself!

Press play to listen below.

Now, let’s say someone asks for your name in French.

They would say….

2) Comment t’appelles-tu?

What’s your name?
Comment t’appelles-tu?

3) Je m’appelle ______.

This is simple. To say “my name is” in French, you just need the phrase “Je m’appelle.” Then say your name. For example, if the name is Linguajunkie, it would be like this…

Je m’appelle Linguajunkie.

Here’s another example:

Je m’appelle Robert. Comment t’appelles tu ?
My name is Robert. What’s your name?

4) Je viens de ____.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use France as an example.

Je viens de France .
I’m from France .

5) J’habite à ______.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Paris as an example.

J’habite à Paris .
I live in Paris .

6) J’apprends le français depuis _____.

How long have you been learning French for? A month? A year?

J’apprends le français depuis un an .
I’ve been learning French for a year .

7) J’apprends le français sur _____.

Where are you learning French? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

J’apprends le français sur FrenchPod101.com .
I’m learning French at FrenchPod101.com .

8) J’ai ___ ans.

Here’s how to say how old you are in French. Just add the number in. You will want to know French numbers from 1 to 100 , so click the link to review and find out how to say your age in French.

J’ai ans.
J’ai 27 ans.
I’m 27 years old .

9) Je suis ______.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman? Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “ani” meaning “I” and add your position.

Je suis enseignant (e).
I’m a teacher .

Here are some examples of other jobs:

ingénieur – engineer
programmeur – programmar
infirmière – nurse
professeur – professor
employé de bureau – office worker/clerk
ouvrier de société – company worker
gérant – manager
secrétaire – secretary
docteur – doctor
agent comptable – accountant
officier de police – police officer
pompier – firefighter
avocat – lawyer
cuisinier – cook

10) Un de mes passe-temps est la lecture. _____.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in French.

Here’s an example to use:

Un de mes passe-temps est la lecture.
One of my hobbies is reading.

11) J’aime écouter de la musique.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

J’aime écouter de la musique.
I enjoy listening to music.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in French.

Remember, if there’s only ONE phrase you’ll remember me, Lingajunkie, let it be:

If you want a French PDF lesson for this Introductions lesson, check out the link below. You can download it for free.

Let’s recap the French phrases for self-introduction:

I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy. Here are the French lines for your self-introduction.

See if you can introduce yourself below. Leave me a comment.

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Hope you enjoyed this!

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How to Introduce Yourself in French — Be Unforgettable!

We all want to make a great, long-lasting first impression. Just moved to France and are eager to make new local friends? Are you traveling and looking for people to practice your French with? Or maybe you’re on the hunt for a job, anxious to outshine the competition?

The beauty of the introduction is that you don’t need to be fluent to come up with a catchy script that you can use in any social occasion, be it professional or casual, in person or in writing. No matter your level of French , if you learn the right tips and tricks, you’ll make people interested and they’ll remember you.

From situational French phrases to talking about your family in French, this complete guide will reveal all the secrets and best lines to introduce yourself in French like a boss and be unforgettable!

Table of Contents

Warm Up With a Greeting!
How to Learn about Each Other
Specific Introduction Lines
How to Leave an Impression
How FrenchPod101 Can Help You Learn More about Introducing Yourself

1. Warm Up with a Greeting!

Before anything else, you want to follow the French etiquette and start with a greeting. That said, let’s go ahead and learn some greetings in French.

1- Bonjour or Salut?

Do you remember our short list of fail-proof greetings? Here’s how we start the conversation:

Bonjour (“Hello” or “Good day”) can be used from morning to sundown, in almost any case. Neither too formal nor too relaxed, you cannot go wrong with it.
Bonsoir (“Good evening”) is the night-time counterpart of bonjour and can be used professionally as well as with friends.
Salut (“Hi”) is the casual bonjour that you use at any time of the day, with friends and peers.

2- Tu or Vous ?

French has two forms of “you.” When meeting new people, you’ll always have to figure out which one to use. Don’t worry, it’s pretty straightforward!

Vous is for formal encounters and Tu is for more casual interactions. If you meet someone for the first time, there’s a good chance you’ll use Vous , unless you’re meeting friends of friends or meeting strangers in an informal context such as a bar or a club.

Here’s a simple summary:

Friends, peers, family, kids or teens, animals: Tu
Anybody else: Vous (until decided otherwise by both parties)
Whenever in doubt: Vous

3- Handshake or La Bise ?

Another tricky question: Should you shake hands or use La bise, our typical French custom of kissing on the cheeks?

If you’ve used Salut and Tu and you’re greeting someone of the opposite sex, there’s a good chance you could go for La bise.
Otherwise or whenever in doubt, go for a firm handshake! Remember that La bise is one of the more casual greetings in French, though common.

Make sure to check out our complete guide about “ How to Say Hello in French ” for more vocabulary and cultural insight about the subtle art of French greetings!

You can also practice your accent using our list of Common Ways to Say Hello with audio recordings on FrenchPod101 .

2. How to Learn about Each Other

Now, let’s have a look at the classic questions and answers that usually come up when you meet someone. You’ll learn not only how to answer these questions and tell about yourself, but also to inquire about the other person and learn more about them.

Most questions have two forms ( casual and formal ) while most answers simply have one form .

1- What’’s Your Name?

To give your name or ask someone’s in French, we use the verb S’appeler .

“What’s your name?”	“What’s your name?”

Je m’appelle Bob (“My name is Bob”) literally means: “I call myself Bob.”
This is the most common way to state your name. It works in both formal and casual situations.

Next, you can return the question:

“And you?”	“And you?”

When asked back, in a casual situation, you can answer:

Moi, c’est Bob. (“I’m Bob.”)

2- Where are You From?

Unless you’ve worked hard on your accent with FrenchPod101 , your new friends will most likely guess that you’re not from France and ask you where you’re from. Here’s how:

“Where are you from?”

(“Where are you from?”)

(“From what country are you from?”)

(“What is your nationality?”)

(“Where are you from?”)

(“From what country are you from?”)

(“What is your nationality?”)

If you’re from another country, you can answer with any of these:

Je viens de Chine. (“I’m coming from China.”)
Je suis Chinois. [Male] / Je suis Chinoise. [Female] (“I am Chinese.”)

If you want to state the city where you’re currently living, it would be:

Je viens de Paris. (“I’m coming from Paris.”)
J’habite à Paris. (“I’m living in Paris.”)

Check out our extensive list of Vocabulary for Nationalities and learn how to state where you’re from. It’s so important to learn useful contextual French phrases like this!

3- What’s Your Profession?

It’s common in France to ask about the other person’s job early in the conversation . It usually comes before what we see as more personal details, such as age, marital status, or family. If your new friend has a cool profession and you can follow-up with more questions, this can also be a great ice-breaker! Here’s what you’ll need to know about talking about your profession in French!

“What is your profession?”	“What is your profession?”
(“What are you doing in life?”) (“What is your job?”)	(“What is your occupation?”)

Possible answers are:

Je suis étudiant(e). (“I’m a student.”)
J’étudie la biologie. (“I’m studying biology.”)
Je travaille dans l’informatique. (“I’m working in IT.”)
Je suis dans la finance. (“I’m working in finance.”)
Je suis charpentier. (“I’m a carpenter.”)

A bit of slang: Travail or Métier (“Occupation” or “Profession”) are often replaced in casual conversations with any of these slang alternatives:

Boulot; Taf; Job

Find more job names on our list of jobs in French with translations and audio recording. And if you’re a student, you can find another list about School Subjects .

4- Tell Me about Your Family!

This isn’t likely to come up right away when meeting new people, but as you get to know more about them, this conversation topic is perfectly fine. Below you’ll find information on talking about your family in French.

“Tell me about your family.”

(“Are you married?”)

(“Do you have kids?”)

(“Do you have brothers and sisters?”)

(“Are you married?”)

(“Do you have kids?”)

(“Do you have brothers and sisters?”)

Some possible answers are:

Oui, je suis marié(e). (“Yes, I’m married.”)
Non, je suis célibataire. (“No, I’m single.”)
Non, je suis divorcé(e). (“No, I’m divorced.”)
J’ai deux enfants. (“I have two kids.”)
J’ai un petit frère et une grande soeur. (“I have a little brother and a big sister.”)

Learn more on talking about your family in French with our list of Must-know French Terms for Family Members .

5- How Old are You?

The French are a bit more demanding on politeness than other countries. For instance, it can be seen as rude or insensitive to ask a woman about her age, unless you’re talking to a young girl or woman that would obviously not shy away from the question.

In most cases, it’s absolutely fine, though. Don’t let us scare you with French etiquette! Talking about your age in French really just comes down to the information below.

“How old are you?”	“How old are you?”

You can answer with:

J’ai 30 ans. (“I’m 30 years old.”)

As you grow older, it’s perfectly acceptable to start lying about your age. 😉

6- What are Your Hobbies?

Now that we’ve got the mundanities out of the way, let’s share more personal information by talking about our hobbies and passions in French.

“What are your hobbies?”

(“What are your hobbies?”)

(“What do you do with your free time?”)

(“What are your hobbies?”)

(“What do you do with your free time?”)

You could answer virtually anything, but here are some examples:

Je joue au tennis. (“I’m playing tennis.”)
Je joue du piano. (“I’m playing piano.”)
Je passe mes nuits sur HBO. (“I spend my nights on HBO.”)
J’écris un journal de voyage. (“I’m writing a travel diary.”)

We have a vocabulary list about hobbies with translations and recordings, as well as a free PDF lesson with even more words for you to learn!

The best way to learn how to pronounce all these introduction sentences? Check our list of 10 Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself and practice your French pronunciation!

3. Specific Introduction Lines

Now that we’ve seen the most common questions and answers, let’s see how to introduce yourself with useful French phrases in more targeted situations with short conversation examples:

1- When You Travel (Meeting Friendly Locals)

Tu voyages depuis longtemps ? (“Have you been travelling for a long time?”)
Je voyage depuis deux mois. (“I have been travelling for two months.”)
Tu as visité quels autres pays ? (“What other countries did you visit?”)
Je suis allé(e) en Espagne et en Italie. (“I have been to Spain and Italy.”)

Find more vocabulary and recordings in our Travel and Traveling vocabulary lists.

2- At Work (Meeting Your Coworkers)

Tu travailles dans quel service ? (“In which division are you working?”)
Je travaille aux ressources humaines. (“I’m working with HR.”)
Tu bosses sur quoi en ce moment ? (“What are you working on right now?”)
Je viens de commencer un nouveau projet. (“I have just started working on a new project.”)

3- In a Casual Social Event (Meeting Friends, a Date)

Tu fais quoi demain soir ? (“What are you doing tomorrow night?”)
Je vais au cinéma avec un pote. (“I’m going to a movie with a pal.”)
Tu as un copain ? / Tu as une copine ? (“Do you have a boyfriend / girlfriend?”)
Non, on a rompu il y a deux semaines. (“No, we broke up two weeks ago.”)

4- Family Meetings (Meeting Your Parents-in-law)

Vous vous êtes rencontrés comment ? (“How did you meet?”)
J’ai rencontré Julie à l’université. (“I have met Julie at the university.”)
Comment tu connais Bastien ? (“How do you know Bastien?”)
On travaille ensemble. (“We work together.”)

4. How to Leave an Impression

1- Less is More!

Don’t make it all about yourself. As tempting as it is to talk about your dancing eyebrows talent, snail-watching hobby, or any of your groundbreaking achievements, try to keep it to yourself and keep some mystery alive . When someone asks something about you, you don’t have to divulge a whole chapter of your biography. Just throw some juicy teasers and play hard-to-get. It’ll make you more interesting and appealing.

In the meantime, talking less about yourself will leave you more time to inquire about the other person, ask them questions , and learn more about their culture and passions! Listen to what they have to say; don’t think about what you want to say next.

2- Show Your Interest

When meeting someone for the first time, it’s customary in France to drop a word of appreciation once you’ve learned that person’s name. This can take different forms:

Enchanté(e) (“Delighted”) is the easiest and most common.
Ravi(e) de vous rencontrer or Heureux / Heureuse de vous rencontrer (“Happy to meet you”)
C’est un plaisir de vous rencontrer (“It’s a pleasure to meet you”) You can cut it down to Un plaisir de vous rencontrer (“Pleased to meet you”) or even Un plaisir (“A pleasure”).

But there are many other ways to show your interest when you greet in French:

Je m’appelle Julie. (“My name is Julie.”)
C’est un très joli prénom. (“It’s a really pretty name.”)
Je suis photographe. (“I’m a photographer.”)
Génial ! Quel genre de photos ? (“Great! What kind of photos?”)
J’ai 40 ans. (“I’m 40 years old.”)
Vraiment ? Tu fais beaucoup plus jeune. (“Really? You look so much younger.”)

3- Start the Conversation in French

French people love to hear French. This is partly because we’re terrible at foreign languages, but the fact is that even if you only babble a few words of French to your new local friends before switching to English, you’re likely to make a good first impression!

Whatever your level is, even if you’re a complete beginner, our advice is to always start the conversation in French. It doesn’t matter if you only know how to say Bonjour (“Hello”) or Je ne parle pas français . (“I don’t speak French.”). Starting the conversation in French will get you off to a much better start than if you open with English.

5. How FrenchPod101 Can Help You Learn More about Introducing Yourself

In this guide, you’ve learned how to introduce yourself in French, from greeting to talking about your job and passions. You’ve also seen how to learn more about them while showing your interest.

Do you feel ready to introduce yourself to your new French friends and make sure nobody ever forgets about you? How would you introduce yourself to your colleague or to a girl you like? And what would you ask?

A good exercise is to write down your presentation and tell as much as you want about you. Following this guide, you already have everything you need to write a great introduction. But if you want to go further, FrenchPod101 has plenty of free resources for you to practice your grammar and vocabulary!

Go further with MyTeacher for one-on-one guidance tailored to your needs. Practice introducing yourself to your private teacher and get personalized feedback and advice!

We hope you learned a lot of practical greetings in French, along with useful contextual French phrases to help you as you start out your travels in France. Best wishes!

About the Author: Born and bred in the rainy north of France, Cyril Danon has been bouncing off various jobs before he left everything behind to wander around the wonders of the World. Now, after quenching his wanderlust for the last few years, he’s eager to share his passion for languages.

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Knowing how to introduce yourself is the first thing you need to learn in French. This will allow you to establish a simple first contact with a French speaker. This lesson will also be useful for the first part (guided conversation) of the DELF A1 speaking test. The video below will teach you how to simply introduce yourself in French. You will be able to greet and express your first name, your age, your nationality, the city where you live, your occupation (your profession):

Introduce yourself in French: example of a dialogue in video

Oral production and interaction activities to introduce yourself in French

Activity 1 : Using this presentation template as inspiration:

Bonjour, Je m’appelle Thomas. J’ai 26 ans. Je suis français. J’habite à Paris. Je suis professeur de français.

Introduce yourself by making a video and post your video in Flemotion's Vimeo group: https://vimeo.com/groups/flemotion

We will select some videos to make a nice cut that we will post on our Youtube channel.

Activity 2 : With a friend, make a video using the model below and post your video in Flemotion's Vimeo group: https://vimeo.com/groups/flemotion

Bonjour, Je m’appelle Thomas. Et toi ? Votre interlocuteur répondra : Je m’appelle (son prénom). J’ai 26 ans. Et toi ? Votre interlocuteur répondra : J’ai (son âge) ans. Je suis français. Et toi ? Votre interlocuteur répondra : Je suis (sa nationalité). J’habite à Paris. Et toi ? Votre interlocuteur répondra : J’habite à (sa ville).

Je suis professeur de français. Et toi ? Votre interlocuteur répondra : Je suis (son métier).

Written production activity to introduce yourself in French

Introduce yourself at delf a1.

During the first part (guided conversation) of the DELF A1 speaking test, the examiner will ask you questions to know your first name, your age, your nationality, the city where you live, your occupation. The video below is a very good example of the first part (guided conversation) of DELF A1 speaking test:

Once you have mastered this first French lesson for beginners “introduce yourself in French”, you can move on to the next French communication lesson:

Lesson 2 of French for beginners: introduce someone in French

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How to Introduce Yourself in French

What’s the most important first step when learning French ?

Is it mastering essential daily French phrases ? Is it getting down travel vocabulary ?

But think about it: for the first conversations you’ll have in French, you’ll need to know how to say hello and introduce yourself.

These easy to use greeting words, phrases and questions will boost your French-speaking skills and give you confidence in your early French conversations.

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French is a language that really embraces its greetings, so learning how to greet someone and introduce yourself is especially important in the language.

When you enter a boulangerie (bakery), épicerie (grocery store) or bistro (small restaurant), it’s generally expected that you greet the employees there even if you don’t necessarily require service at that time.

You can use the informal version with people younger than you or if you find that your conversation partner is referring to you as tu (you — informal), but it’s often best to start with the formal vous (you — formal).

Greeting phrases
	Good day
	Good evening
	Good morning
	Good night
	Hello
	Hello
	What is your name? [informal]
	What is your name? [formal]
	I call myself...
	I am...
	And you? [informal]
	And you? [formal]
	Charmed
	It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance
	It's a pleasure to meet you

Once you’re feeling confident, check out a French greetings quiz from Quizizz or a more open-ended one from ProProfs to practice your French greetings.

Now that your conversation partner knows your name, they may want to know some more information about you! Sharing basic information is the first step to making French friends and acquaintances.

It’s always good to meet people, but French-speaking friends are especially valuable if you’re trying to learn the language. They can help you with tricky aspects of language-learning as well as introduce you to the culture of France and the Francophone world .

Q : D’où venez-vous ? (Where are you from? [formal]) Q : D’où viens-tu ? (Where are you from? [informal])

This question is generally asking for a country or region of origin, but you’re welcome to name your city or town if it’s a major or well-known one like New York City or London.

A: Je viens de… (I am from…)

Or you may be asked:

Q: Où habitez-vous ? (Where do you live? [formal]) Q : Où habites-tu ? (Where do you live? [informal])

A: J’habite à… (I live in…) and the name of the city where you live.

In return, to keep the conversation going, reply:

Q : Et vous ? (and you? [formal]) Q : Et tu ? (and you? [informal])

Are you interested in learning how to say country names in French? Practice with this quiz from Sporcle !

As in many parts of the world, it’s sometimes perceived as impolite to ask about age in France, especially if you’re a man asking a woman her age. But if it does come up:

Q: Quel âge as-tu ? (How old are you? [informal]) Q: Quel âge avez-vous ? (How old are you? [formal])

To respond, you can say:

A : J’ai … ans. (I am … years old.)

You’ll notice that in French, you use avoir (to have) when talking about how old you are, not être (to be). So, it’s kind of like saying: “How many years do you have?” “I have … years.”

Another common question that people will ask during introductory conversations is “what do you do for work?” In French, you ask:

Q : Quel est ton travail ? (What is your job? [informal]) Q: Quel est votre travail ? (What is your job [formal])

To answer, simple say:

A: J e suis … (I am) and state the job or profession .

Keep in mind that you don’t add the article “a” (un or une) before the job in French like in English. For example, you would simply say:

A: Je suis professeur. (I am a teacher.)

And in order to understand your conversation partner’s response, you’ll want to have a solid vocabulary base of French professions. To practice popular profession names in French, try this quiz from Lawless French .

Learning languages is fun, and since you’re learning French, you’ll probably get asked about what languages you speak. People may ask:

Q: Quelle langue parles-tu ? (What language do you speak? [informal]) Q : Quelle langue parlez-vous ? (What language do you speak [formal])

To answer, you say:

A : Je parle… (I speak…) and then name the language.

You can add multiple languages by linking them with et (and).

You can also say what languages you’re studying by saying

A: J ‘ étudie… (I am studying).

For example, as a learner, you might say:

A: J e parle anglais et j’étudie français (I speak English and I’m learning French).

Okay, your conversation is going well: you’re past the basics and now you need something interesting to talk about. This is a great time to discuss interests and hobbies. Someone may ask:

Q: Qu’est-ce que tu aimes faire ? (What do you like to do? [informal]) Q : Qu’est-ce que vous aimez faire ? (What do you like to do? [formal])

To answer, you can say:

A: J’aime… (I like) and then list a noun or a verb.

For example, I would say something like:

A : J’aime voyager, lire et étudier les langues étrangères. (I like to travel, read and study foreign languages).

You could also say:

A: Je m’intéresse à… (I am interested in) and then name a noun or two, such as: like,

A: Je m’intéresse à la culture française. (I am interested in French culture).

I would recommend looking up your hobbies and interests in French so you’re prepared, and then taking a look at this Sporcle quiz of common hobbies .

All good things come to an end, don’t they?

When the conversation is over, you could simply say:

Enchanté (charmed) to indicate you’re happy to meet someone.

In formal contexts, you could say:

C’est un plaisir de faire votre connaissance . (It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.) C’est un plaisir de vous rencontrer . (It is a pleasure to meet you).

Note the difference in pronoun use here. In the first sentence, you are using the possessive pronoun votre (your), whereas in the second, you have to use the object pronoun vous (you).

To say goodbye, say:

au revoir (goodbye) à bientôt (see you later)

À bientôt is less formal than au revoir , but I’d say it’s an appropriate way to say goodbye to your nouvel ami français (new French friend).

At this point, you may be thinking: sure, reading and typing these greetings is one thing. But what about when I actually want to say them?

We don’t all have the opportunity to step out the front door and introduce ourselves to a native French speaker. But that’s no excuse not to practice your French listening and speaking skills!

There are hundreds of online resources where you can learn and practice your French greetings: check out the language exchange apps HelloTalk and Tandem for meeting and greeting native French speakers through voice messages and calls.

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And with that, my friend, I say adieu (goodbye)! You’re off to your first French conversations. Remember—every bonjour or bonsoir could be the first step in a friendship that lasts a lifetime.

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Let’s face it—meetings and presentations aren’t just about sharing the latest numbers or project updates. They’re prime opportunities to show off your leadership potential. Whether you’re chatting with your manager or presenting to a room full of colleagues, virtual settings can be your stage to shine. To prove you are leadership material, follow these seven tips—and have a little fun along the way.

1. Shift Your Mindset (Virtual is the New Real!)

Virtual meetings aren’t just second-rate versions of the in-person kind. They’re legitimate opportunities to show you’re capable, adaptable, and ready for a leadership role. Here’s the key: Most people don’t take virtual meetings seriously. Use that to your advantage. By treating them with the same importance as face-to-face interactions, you’re already one step ahead.

2. Master the Basics

First impressions matter—even on Zoom. Show up looking like you mean business: good lighting, an interesting background, and the appropriate wardrobe. You likely wouldn’t attend an in-person meeting in sweats, so don’t do it virtually either. Oh, and arrive on time (or better yet, early). Those precious minutes of pre-meeting chit-chat can be golden opportunities to bolster relationships with colleagues and decision-makers. Arriving late doesn’t show how busy you are; it shows a lack of respect.

3. Brand Your Presence

Don’t blend into the background. Bring your unique flair to every meeting. Whether it’s your creative solutions, a fresh perspective, or simply a witty remark, let people know who you are. Use your superpowers and highlight what sets you apart so your presence doesn’t blend into the background. Avoid corporate speak and trite jargon. And don’t be afraid to disagree—respectfully. Executive coach Deborah Grayson Riegel , who delivers a course on growing influence by delivering presentations said, “Try saying something like, ‘May I offer a different perspective here?’ or ‘I see this differently, and I’d like to share my perspective.’ Leaders are willing to share their opinions even when they differ from the consensus, if they do it without creating unnecessary drama or throwing someone else under the bus.”

4. Express Praise and Gratitude

One thing that’s been missing in the virtual world? Humanity. People forget to appreciate others, celebrate wins, or simply say thanks. Be the leader who changes that. A little gratitude goes a long way in showing that you’re humble and supportive—a winning combination for any leader-in-the-making. Send a quick “great job” message after the meeting and highlight contributions during the session. These small acts of kindness will make you stand out—and they create a ripple effect of positivity.

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6. Be Perpetually Present

Okay, your part of the presentation is over. Time to tune out, right? Wrong. Leaders stay engaged until the very end. By actively listening, chiming in when needed, and showing that you’re invested in the bigger picture, you signal that you care about the collective success—not just your own piece of the puzzle. Grayson Riegel adds, “Remember that we humans have a reciprocity bias, where others are likely to do for (or to) us what we’ve done for (or to) them. So if you don’t want others dropping off while you’re presenting, stay engaged for their part of the meeting as well.”

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Delivering a presentation is your best opportunity to show that you’re a leader. Instead of droning on with a 50-slide PowerPoint, inject some life into your pitch. Deliver on the three Ms of virtual presentations : Be Magnetic (start strong), Be Mesmerizing (make it interactive, use visuals and stories), Be Memorable (use repetition, emotion, and novelty). As Maya Angelou said, "People will forget what you said, they’ll forget what you did, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel."

By embodying these behaviors and strategies during meetings and presentations, you position yourself as a leader who is not only capable but also inspirational. These moments are your chance to demonstrate your expertise, your ability to work as part of a team, and your potential to drive your organization forward. So, don’t just sit back—take charge, have fun, and let your leadership shine!

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French Series ‘Furies’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

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According to Netflix executives at the Festival de la Fiction (multiple people who reached out to us, plus a post by Lubie en Série ), Netflix has renewed its French action thriller Furies , which is headlined by Lina El Arabi, Marina Foïs and Mathieu Kassovitz, for a second season.

Not to be confused with the Vietnamese action movie of the same name, Furies debuted on Netflix in early 2024. The series is from Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Jean-Yves Arnaud, and Yoann Legave. It is set in the criminal underworld of the French capital, following Lyna, who meets a Furie, one of the top bosses, and her life changes forever.

The renewal came during a presentation at the Festival de la Fiction, according to one outlet that attended in addition to someone else who attended.

Pauline Dauvin, who joined Netflix France in late 2023, spoke at the event currently taking place in France, transcribed by Le Film Francais (they also left out the renewal announcement). The event had some interesting takeaways, including the fact that Netflix subscribers in France consume an average of six different genres per month, which drives the need for a varied content offering: “Our ambition is to respond to these varied tastes, which is reflected in our works.”

Furies was cited alongside Under Paris (now the second most-watched non-English movie of all time ) and Class Act , which has achieved international success by staying authentic to local cultures. “A success is above all a local success. The more local it is, the more authentic, and the more universal it becomes.”

Why did the show get renewed? It’s one of the best-performing French series in 2024 and recent years. It does not quite rival Lupin, who is still the undisputed winner from France, but it is still a respectable performance for a debut show.

If we compare the series to a few other recent examples, Furies puts in an impressive performance regarding accumulated views in the Netflix global top 10s. It ranked in that top 10 for six weeks, picking up 110.20M hours watched, equating to 18.40 million views.

Just as vital is the performance in the daily top 10s. For that, we turn to our friends at FlixPatrol , who track the top 10 movies and series in over 90 countries daily. From their data, we can see the show charted in over 90 countries, which is fantastic for an international title like this. The show is an immediate no-brainer for renewal because it spent 39 days in its home country’s top 10s. We’ve typically found a show, even if not a big hit abroad, will still get renewed if it passes 30 days in its home top 10s. Other countries where the show performed well include Nigeria, Pakistan, Brazil, Turkey, Colombia, and South Africa.

Are you glad Furies is coming back for a second season? Let us know in the comments.

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Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the most visually impressive way to play games on PlayStation

Features including GPU upgrade, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution take players to new heights.

UPDATE: On September 26, 2024, pre-orders will be available directly from PlayStation at direct.playstation.com and at participating retailers in territories where direct.playstation.com isn’t available. On October 10, 2024, pre-orders will be available at all other participating retailers.

Over the last four years since the launch of PS5, we’ve worked hard to continuously evolve the console experience and deliver the great games our players expect from us. Today, I’m incredibly proud to announce the next step in that evolution and welcome PlayStation 5 Pro to the PlayStation family – our most advanced and innovative console hardware to date.

We developed PS5 Pro with deeply engaged players and game creators in mind – as many have asked for a console that runs even higher fidelity graphics with smoother frame rates at 60FPS. We achieved this on PS5 Pro with several key performance features.*

Upgraded GPU : With PS5 Pro, we are upgrading to a GPU that has 67% more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory. Overall, this enables up to 45% faster rendering for gameplay, making the experience much smoother.
Advanced Ray Tracing : We’ve added even more powerful ray tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and refraction of light. This allows the rays to be cast at double, and at times triple, the speeds of the current PS5 console.
AI-Driven Upscaling : We’re also introducing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-driven upscaling that uses a machine learning-based technology to provide super sharp image clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.

PS5 Pro provides gamers with amazing graphics at high frame rates. You can hear Mark Cerny, lead architect for PS5 Pro, discuss the key innovations from PS5 Pro in the following video presentation. This presentation provides a deep dive into the key performance features that make PS5 Pro truly special.

Other enhancements include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro. This feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 games is also available to improve the resolution on select PS4 games. PS5 Pro will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in territories supporting this standard. VRR and 8K gaming are also supported.

It’s humbling to see how game creators have embraced the latest technology from PS5 Pro, and several games will be patched with free software updates for gamers to take advantage of PS5 Pro’s features. These games can be identified with a PS5 Pro Enhanced label within their title. Some games you can look forward to include blockbuster hits from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners, such as Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Demon’s Souls, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.

We kept the look of the PS5 Pro consistent with the overall PS5 family of products. You’ll notice the height is the same size as the original PS5, and the width is the same size as the current PS5 model to accommodate higher performance specs. Players can add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, or swap out console covers when they become available.

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PS5 Pro fits perfectly within the PS5 family of products and is compatible with the PS5 accessories currently available, including PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Access controller, Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore. The user interface and network services will also remain the same as PS5.

The PS5 Pro console will be available this holiday at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY (includes tax). It will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed in every PS5 Pro purchase. PS5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase the currently available Disc Drive for PS5 separately.

PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024 and will be available at participating retailers and directly from PlayStation at direct.playstation.com. Preorders will begin on September 26, 2024.

Our PS5 journey would not be possible without the millions of players that have supported us through the years and have shared with us their love of gaming. Whichever console option players choose, whether it’s PS5 or PS5 Pro, we wish to bring everyone the very best gaming experience that fits their needs.

*Features only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with the PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game.

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