French Phrase
Bonjour, c'est Sarah.
Meaning
A friendly way to say ‘Hello, it’s Sarah’ when Sarah is introducing herself on a phone call, in a video chat, or when entering a room. The phrase combines a polite greeting with a brief self‑identification.
When to use
Use this sentence the first time you speak to someone you don’t know yet, or when you want to let the other person know who is on the line. It works in both formal and casual settings, as long as the time of day is still appropriate for ‘Bonjour’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bonjour,c'estSarah.
Bonjour
A standard daytime greeting meaning 'good day' or 'hello', used in both formal and semi‑formal contexts until the evening.
c'est
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est' (this is/it is). In introductions it identifies the speaker or a person being presented.
Proper name
Names are not preceded by articles in French; they stand alone after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Bonjour, c'est Sarah.
Hello, it's Sarah.
Enchanté(e), Sarah. Je m'appelle Pierre.
Nice to meet you, Sarah. My name is Pierre.
✕Common Mistakes
Bonjour, c'est moi Sarah.
The construction ‘c’est moi Sarah’ is ungrammatical; use ‘c’est Sarah’ or ‘je suis Sarah’.
Bonjour, c'est la Sarah.
Names do not take the article ‘la’; drop it.
Bonjur, c'est Sarah.
Misspelling the greeting loses the nasal vowel; pronounce it /bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/.
↔Alternatives
Salut, c'est Sarah.
Hi, it's Sarah.
Bonjour, je suis Sarah.
Hello, I am Sarah.
Bonjour, Sarah à l'appareil.
Hello, Sarah speaking.
Cultural Tip
In French, ‘Bonjour’ is the default daytime greeting and is considered polite. After about 6 p.m. it switches to ‘Bonsoir’. ‘Salut’ is informal and best reserved for friends or peers. When introducing yourself, ‘c’est + name’ sounds natural on the phone or in a brief encounter, while ‘je suis + name’ feels a bit more formal.