However, you wouldn’t say mon nom est for “my name is” – the only time that’s ever used is in the James Bond movies, where he says “Mon nom est Bond, James Bond.”
Other French Words And Phrases Related To Names
Comment tu t’appelle? = “What’s your name?”
Je m’appelle… = “My name is…”
Prénom = “First name”
Nom = “Name” (often last name)
Nommer = “To name”
J’ai nommé une étoile = “I named a star”
If you ever have to fill in paperwork in France, it’s important to remember that the French put their last name before their first name on written documents - usually, you’ll be asked for your nom before your prénom, so don’t get them confused!
