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How to Say "This is my wife" in French
Introduce your wife in French with this polite and standard phrase, suitable for most social situations.
Ceci est ma femme.
suh-SEE eh mah FAHMneutral
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Use this when you're introducing your wife to someone new, perhaps at a social gathering, a dinner party, or when meeting friends of friends. It's a clear and direct way to make the introduction.
Alternatives
- Voici ma femme.Slightly more common when presenting someone, like gesturing towards her.
- Je vous présente ma femme.More formal, used when you are formally presenting her to a group or individual.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'ceci'
The 'c' at the end of 'ceci' is silent, so it sounds like 'suh-SEE'.
Gender agreement
Remember 'femme' is feminine, so you must use 'ma' (my) and not 'mon'.
A small cultural note
While 'Ceci est ma femme' is perfectly correct, French speakers often use more fluid introductions like 'Voici ma femme' or simply 'Ma femme, [Name]'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say 'this is my husband'?
You would say 'Ceci est mon mari.' Remember to use 'mon' because 'mari' is masculine.
Is 'Ceci est ma femme' too formal?
Not at all. It's a standard and polite way to introduce your wife in most situations.
Can I use 'C'est ma femme' instead?
Yes, 'C'est ma femme' is a very common and slightly more casual alternative that works in most contexts.
