How do you ask for someone's name in French?

Answer 1

There are a few different ways to ask someone's name. Here are some examples:

"Et tu t'appelles comment?" ("And your name is?") This is a casual one

"C'est quoi ton nom?" ("What is your name?" Another casual one

"Quel est votre nom?" ("What's your name?") A more formal, respectful one (you should use this when talking to an adult or someone in a position of authority)

"Que ce que c'est votre nom?" (What is your name) Another formal, respectful one)

If someone asks you for your name, you can give your name, then ask back "Et toi?" (casual) or "Et vous?" (formal, respectful). They both mean "And you?"

For example:

An elder asks you "Tu t'appelles comment?"

To be respectful, you'd say "Je m'appelle _____. Et vous?"