French Phrase
Salut, c'est Emily.
Meaning
A friendly way to say “Hi, it’s Emily.” The speaker greets the listener and immediately identifies herself, which is common in phone calls, video chats, or when entering a room.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal contexts—among friends, classmates, or coworkers you know well. It works well at the start of a call, a video conference, or when you walk into a casual gathering and want to announce your presence.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Salut,c'estEmily.
Salut
An informal greeting equivalent to 'hi' or 'hey', used with friends, family, or peers.
c'est
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est' meaning 'it is' or 'this is', used to introduce or identify someone or something.
Proper name without article
When stating a name after 'c'est', French drops the article; you say 'c'est Emily', not 'c'est la Emily'.
🗨In Conversation
Salut, c'est Emily.
Hi, it’s Emily.
Salut Emily ! Comment ça va ?
Hey Emily! How’s it going?
✕Common Mistakes
Salut, c’est la Emily.
Do not use an article before a proper name after ‘c’est’. The article is omitted.
Salut, c’est moi Emily.
‘C’est moi, Emily’ is redundant; simply say ‘c’est Emily’ or ‘je suis Emily’.
Salut, je suis Emily.
While grammatically correct, it sounds slightly more formal; ‘c’est Emily’ is the idiomatic choice for quick phone introductions.
↔Alternatives
Bonjour, c'est Emily.
Hello, it’s Emily.
Coucou, c'est Emily.
Hey there, it’s Emily.
Hey, c'est Emily.
Hey, it’s Emily.
Cultural Tip
‘Salut’ is strictly informal. In a business setting or when meeting someone for the first time, opt for ‘Bonjour’ or ‘Bonsoir’ (depending on the time of day). Also, French speakers often use ‘c’est + name’ to introduce themselves on the phone, but in face‑to‑face introductions you’ll more commonly hear ‘Je suis Emily.’