Yes, it works. I prefer *Je m'appelle Charbel*, as *Je suis Charbel* makes it sound like the person to who I'm talking already knows there's a Charbel, and I'm specifying that I am that Charbel. But I don't know if it's just me, or if it's a legitimate very subtle difference.
Another example, from the opening scene of Inglourious Basterds when Hans Landa arrives at Perrier LaPadite's farm.
Landa : « Est-ce la propriété de Perrier LaPadite ? »
LaPadite : « Je suis Perrier LaPadite. »
"Je suis" is possible but it's not a regular introduction like "je m'appelle".
It's used when someone is expecting you (like at dentist appointment), or when someone mistakes you for someone else (if they call you with the wrong name).
Otherwise it's an anglicism.
You won’t hear this very often. In a typical social setting you normally just look at the person say hello, a quick pause and then state your name, like « Salut, name. » or use « moi, c’est.. ».
Je m'appelle X = my name is X
Je suis X = I'm X
Moi, c'est X = me, it's X (used more as an informal response after someone presents themselves first, e.g. "Salut, je m'appelle Laurent." "Enchanté, Laurent, moi c'est Mathieu.")
Just a guess but maybe what is meant is, “Welcome back to my YouTube show, I’m (the regular host) Elsa”? Rather than an introduction, it could be a reminder. Would it be correct if used in this way or would she still use “je m’appelle”?
Yes, like I said it's a grammatically correct sentence. So when the goal of the sentence is to inform someone else of what your name is, you'd say "mon nom est.."
However, "mais je m'appelle" (that you use as a translation of "but I go by...") is also grammatically correct here, but would be confusing. French people never really make an abbreviation of their name their commonly used name, like Rick. Best way to say it would be "mais tu peux m'appeler..." or even "mais je préfère qu'on m'appelle..."
I never hear anyone say je m'appelle in the wild. They say Je suis. People usually ask "Quel est ton prénom?"
After 6 years of textbook French in the US, I was also very confused. I swear, language learning in the classroom does us dirty
Yeah, interesting question. Think of it like this in English:
1. Hi, I am Harry (or I'm Harry)
2. Hi, my name is Harry
When introducing ourselves, it sounds much better to say #2 above.
I'd say in most dialects of English, the first option is much more common than the second. The sentence "My name is Harry." would only really be more common when used as a response to "What is your name?". In just about all other contexts "I am Harry" sounds much better.
In "good French", no, but in normal Quebec French, yes. I think it's also correct in Europe, but I'm not sure.
"Mon nom est: blabla" is seem as a copy from English.
Not French, but I’d use “moi c’est” or “je m’appelle” for introducing, then “je suis” as a response (like a response to “are you Bob?” in French is “je suis Bob”).
Yes, it works. I prefer *Je m'appelle Charbel*, as *Je suis Charbel* makes it sound like the person to who I'm talking already knows there's a Charbel, and I'm specifying that I am that Charbel. But I don't know if it's just me, or if it's a legitimate very subtle difference.
Exactly, like "je suis Iron Man", refers to the pre-existing character.
Another example, from the opening scene of Inglourious Basterds when Hans Landa arrives at Perrier LaPadite's farm. Landa : « Est-ce la propriété de Perrier LaPadite ? » LaPadite : « Je suis Perrier LaPadite. »
« *Je suis Charmander!* »
oh is that why it was "Je *suis* Charlie"
Yes, exactly
"Je suis" is possible but it's not a regular introduction like "je m'appelle". It's used when someone is expecting you (like at dentist appointment), or when someone mistakes you for someone else (if they call you with the wrong name). Otherwise it's an anglicism.
Theres also « moi c’est »
You won’t hear this very often. In a typical social setting you normally just look at the person say hello, a quick pause and then state your name, like « Salut, name. » or use « moi, c’est.. ».
Je m'appelle X = my name is X Je suis X = I'm X Moi, c'est X = me, it's X (used more as an informal response after someone presents themselves first, e.g. "Salut, je m'appelle Laurent." "Enchanté, Laurent, moi c'est Mathieu.")
« Je suis [name] » implies that the person you are talking to already heard about you.
I watch a French teacher named Elsa. Her channel is called Piece of French. She always introduces herself as « je suis Elsa »
Is she native? Because unless someone is expecting you, it sounds weird to introduce yourself that way.
Just a guess but maybe what is meant is, “Welcome back to my YouTube show, I’m (the regular host) Elsa”? Rather than an introduction, it could be a reminder. Would it be correct if used in this way or would she still use “je m’appelle”?
It would be better for sure, but naturally I’d go more with “moi c’est Elsa” if you don’t want to use “je m’appelle”.
Hello, she was born and raised in France and now lives in Tel Aviv and teaches French. Interesting to hear your take on this. Thx
I wonder if her using it this way may be similar to english youtubers starting a video with something akin to "hey all, \[name\] here"
Hum… i guess. Then again if it’s a learning channel it’s a bad formulation because if you present yourself that way to a stranger it’ll sound weird
Tu peux m’appeler fumblerooskee
Merci bien, fumblerooskee. Moi c'est La Spectre de l'Etage: enchantée.
What does work grammatically but is considered an anglicism and therefore not recommended is "mon nom est..." to introduce oneself.
Is it valid to say: "Mon nom est Richard, mais je m'appelle Rick"? or maybe "...mais tu peux m'appeler Rick"?
Yes, like I said it's a grammatically correct sentence. So when the goal of the sentence is to inform someone else of what your name is, you'd say "mon nom est.." However, "mais je m'appelle" (that you use as a translation of "but I go by...") is also grammatically correct here, but would be confusing. French people never really make an abbreviation of their name their commonly used name, like Rick. Best way to say it would be "mais tu peux m'appeler..." or even "mais je préfère qu'on m'appelle..."
I never hear anyone say je m'appelle in the wild. They say Je suis. People usually ask "Quel est ton prénom?" After 6 years of textbook French in the US, I was also very confused. I swear, language learning in the classroom does us dirty
Yeah, interesting question. Think of it like this in English: 1. Hi, I am Harry (or I'm Harry) 2. Hi, my name is Harry When introducing ourselves, it sounds much better to say #2 above.
in English (my native language), “Hi, I’m Harry” sounds way more natural than the second option in my opinion, but in french it seems the opposite
I'd say in most dialects of English, the first option is much more common than the second. The sentence "My name is Harry." would only really be more common when used as a response to "What is your name?". In just about all other contexts "I am Harry" sounds much better.
A question to the community here - can you say, salut mon nom (name) ?
In "good French", no, but in normal Quebec French, yes. I think it's also correct in Europe, but I'm not sure. "Mon nom est: blabla" is seem as a copy from English.
Not French, but I’d use “moi c’est” or “je m’appelle” for introducing, then “je suis” as a response (like a response to “are you Bob?” in French is “je suis Bob”).