French Phrase
Moi, c'est Chris.
Meaning
A casual way to introduce yourself: ‘Me, it’s Chris.’ It puts a little emphasis on the speaker, as if answering the question ‘Who are you?’ in a friendly, informal setting.
When to use
Use it in spoken, informal French – when meeting friends, classmates, or in a relaxed social setting. In formal introductions you’d say ‘Je m’appelle Chris.’
✦Grammar Breakdown
Moi,c'estChris.
Stressed pronoun (Moi)
‘Moi’ is a stressed form of the pronoun ‘je’, used for emphasis or contrast, often placed at the beginning of a clause.
c’est + noun
‘c’est’ (it is/that is) is the standard way to identify someone or something by name; it pairs with a proper noun without an article.
No article before a name
When a name follows ‘c’est’, you never add ‘le’, ‘la’, or ‘un’; the name stands alone.
🗨In Conversation
Salut ! Tu ne te connais pas ?
Hi! Who are you?
Moi, c'est Chris.
Me, it's Chris.
✕Common Mistakes
c'est moi, Chris.
The order is reversed; ‘c’est moi’ means ‘it’s me’, not ‘I’m Chris’.
Moi, c’est le Chris.
Do not use an article before a proper name after ‘c’est’.
Je suis Chris.
While grammatically correct, native speakers rarely use ‘Je suis’ with a name in casual speech; ‘Moi, c’est…’ or ‘Je m’appelle…’ sounds more natural.
↔Alternatives
Je m'appelle Chris.
My name is Chris.
C'est Chris.
It's Chris.
Je suis Chris.
I am Chris.
Cultural Tip
French speakers love the ‘Moi, c’est…’ pattern in informal conversation, especially among younger people. It adds a friendly, slightly playful tone. In a business meeting or with strangers, stick to ‘Je m’appelle…’ to keep the register polite.