comment s'appelle-t-il

what's his name?

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what's his name? Used to ask the name of a masculine person or thing. The phrase can also mean “what is it called?” when referring to a masculine noun. “Déjà” adds the sense of “again” or “what was it called?”
FR: Je connais ce chanteur, mais comment s'appelle-t-il déjà ?
EN: I know this singer, but what's his name again?

Comment s'appelle-t-il?

What is his name?

— Il était Temps (2013)

Ce parfum dans tes cheveux, comment s'appelle-t-il?

What is the name of that fragrance in your hair?

— Assurance sur la mort (1944)

Comment s'appelle-t-il déjà, ce type?

What’s his name again, that guy?

— The Strangers (2016)

Et comment s'appelle-t-il?

And what is his name?

Comment s'appelle-t-il déjà?

What's his name again?