How to Say ‘Nice to meet you’ in French
Enchanté de vous rencontrer
💬 Usage Tip: 'Enchanté' can be used stand-alone during introductions.
🇫🇷 In France: In France, this is often said with a smile and sometimes a light handshake.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Enchanté
[ahn-shan-tay]
Nice
Expressing satisfaction, saying that one is pleased to meet.
Enchanté de faire votre connaissance.
Nice to make your acquaintance.
de
[duh]
to
Used to indicate an infinitive verb form or purpose.
Heureux de vous voir.
Happy to see you.
vous
[voo]
you
Referring to the person one is speaking to or addressing.
Je vous remercie.
I thank you.
rencontrer
[ron-con-tray]
meet
To come into the presence or company of someone.
Je suis ravi de vous rencontrer.
I am delighted to meet you.
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