Basic Business French

Objective: Equip students with essential French language skills for business communication, including emails, meetings, presentations, and networking.

Introduction to Business French & Greetings

Topics:

• Formal vs. informal greetings

• Introducing yourself and your role

• Basic polite expressions (e.g., "Enchanté(e)", "Comment allez-vous ?")

Business Vocabulary & Company Structures

Topics:

• Key business terms (entreprise, réunion, client, collègue)

• Departments in a company (marketing, finance, HR)

• Job titles (PDG, directeur, stagiaire)

Emails & Phone Calls in French

Topics:

• Email structure (Objet, formules de politesse)

• Common phrases ("Je vous écris pour...", "Veuillez trouver ci-joint...")

• Phone etiquette ("Un instant, s’il vous plaît")

Meetings & Presentations

Topics:

• Phrases for agreeing/disagreeing ("Je suis d’accord", "Pas tout à fait")

• Giving a short business presentation

• Discussing projects and deadlines

Negotiations & Networking

Topics:

• Key negotiation phrases ("Quel est votre budget ?")

• Networking small talk ("Quel est votre secteur ?")

• Cultural differences in French business

Review & Practical Applications

Topics:

• Case studies (real-world business scenarios)

• Final role-play (mock interview/client meeting)

• Common mistakes & how to avoid them