Mon nom est Emily
My name is Emily
Language note: Use 'Je m'appelle' for a more common everyday introduction.
Culture note: Typically used in more formal situations like interviews.
Context: The person responds with their name.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mon
[mohn]
My
Possessive adjective used by the speaker to denote ownership.
Mon ami est ici.
My friend is here.
nom
[noh]
name
A word by which a person or object is known.
Ce nom est très populaire.
This name is very popular.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
C'est mon livre.
This is my book.
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