🇫🇷 French phrases

How to Say "Nice to meet you" in French

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Enchanté
"Nice to meet you" in French · say it like ahn-shahn-tay

The most natural way to say "Nice to meet you" in French is Enchanté. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ravi de vous rencontrer
more formal, often used in business settings
Content de te rencontrer
casual, used among friends or peers

When to use it

You can use 'Enchanté' when meeting someone for the first time. It is a polite and friendly way to express pleasure in making someone's acquaintance. Use it in both formal and informal contexts, depending on your tone.

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Examples in French

FrenchEnglish
Bonjour, enchanté de faire votre connaissance.Hello, nice to meet you.
Salut, enchanté !Hi, nice to meet you!
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'Enchanté' with 'Enchanté(e)', forgetting to adjust for gender when speaking.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Enchanté, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking French with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Enchanté' used only in formal situations?

No, it can be used in both formal and informal situations.

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