Introductions

Foreign Languages

Definition

Introductions are the phrases and conventions used to present yourself or others when meeting someone for the first time. They typically include stating your name, nationality, occupation, and other basic personal details. Most languages have both formal and informal ways to make introductions.

Examples

  • French: 'Je m'appelle Marie, j'ai 16 ans' — My name is Marie, I am 16 years old
  • Spanish: 'Mucho gusto, me llamo Carlos' — Nice to meet you, my name is Carlos
  • Chinese: '你好，我叫李明' (Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào Lǐ Míng) — Hello, my name is Li Ming

Related Terms

Self-introduction Basic greetings Formal and informal greetings Polite expressions

Study This Concept

Practice introductions with free review games in these units:

French 1-2 Unit 1: Salutations and Introductions Spanish 1-2 Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions