Vocab-Business: Meetings & Formalities
Essential French Vocabulary for the Professional Environment
Core Business Nouns and Concepts
Building a professional vocabulary starts with recognizing the key terms used daily in a French business setting.
| French Noun | English Meaning | Use in Context |
|---|---|---|
| La réunion | The meeting | *Organiser une réunion* (To organize a meeting) |
| Le dossier | The file / The folder | *Préparer le dossier* (To prepare the file) |
| L'objectif (m.) | The objective / The goal | *Atteindre l'objectif* (To reach the goal) |
| Le délai | The deadline | *Respecter le délai* (To meet the deadline) |
| Le compte rendu | The meeting minutes / Report | *Rédiger un compte rendu* (To write a report) |
| Le chiffre d'affaires | Turnover / Revenue | *Augmenter le chiffre d'affaires* |
1. Key Verbs for Discussion and Negotiation
These verbs are essential for leading a discussion, proposing ideas, and reaching consensus.
Action Verbs
- Proposer (To propose) - *Je propose une solution.*
- Discuter de (To discuss) - *Nous discutons des résultats.*
- Négocier (To negotiate) - *Il faut négocier le prix.*
- Confirmer (To confirm) - *Je vous confirme ma présence.*
- Valider (To approve / Validate) - *Valider la stratégie.*
2. Formal Correspondence and Greetings
Formal business correspondence requires specific, elevated language.
Letter/Email Phrases
Formal Opening: Cher Monsieur / Chère Madame (Dear Sir/Madam)
Formal Closing: Dans l'attente de votre retour, je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées. (In anticipation of your reply, I ask you to accept, Sir, the expression of my distinguished regards.)
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