How to introduce yourself in a French phone conversation

To introduce yourself in a French phone conversation, start politely with a greeting such as « Bonjour » (Hello) or « Allô » (Hello on the phone). Then clearly state your name, for example, [« Ici Your Name »] (This is [Your Name]) or [« Je suis Your Name »] (I am [Your Name]). Next, mention the purpose of your call by saying something like « Je vous appelle au sujet de… » (I am calling you about…). It is also polite to ask if it is a good time to talk, using « Est-ce que c’est un bon moment pour parler ? » (Is this a good time to talk?). Ending this introduction with a polite expression like « Merci de votre temps » (Thank you for your time) can be a good practice. This structure creates a respectful and clear phone introduction in a French conversation.

References

• Multimodal Practice for Mobilizing Response: The Case of Turn-Final Tu Vois ‘You See’ in French Talk-in-Interaction

• ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN GREETINGS AS ADJACENCY PAIRS: A PRAGMATIC STUDY

• Techniques d’abréviation dans les webchats francophones