Master professional French for emails, meetings, calls, and job applications in French business settings!
Have you ever dreamed of unlocking new professional opportunities across the Francophone world? In today’s interconnected economy, mastering Business French is more than just learning a language – it’s about building bridges with French-speaking clients, partners, and colleagues. Whether you need to write persuasive emails, lead impactful meetings, make professional phone calls, or prepare for a job interview in French, this course will equip you with the essential vocabulary, cultural insights, and confidence to succeed.
What you’ll learn
- The different language registers and politeness levels in French business settings.
- Cultural nuances like hierarchy, negotiation styles, and regional differences.
- Essential industry-specific vocabulary (marketing, finance, HR) and common acronyms.
- How to introduce yourself and present your company.
- Crafting formal and informal professional emails with the right tone.
- Vocabulary and phrases for leading and participating in meetings.
- Techniques for making and handling professional phone calls.
- Writing a French CV and cover letter, responding to job offers, and preparing for interviews.
Course Content
- Introduction to Business French –> 4 lectures • 28min.
- Essential Business Vocabulary in French –> 3 lectures • 41min.
- Introducing Yourself and Your Company Professionally in French –> 4 lectures • 27min.
- Writing a Professional Email in French –> 4 lectures • 38min.
- Participating In a Meeting In French –> 4 lectures • 49min.
- Making Professional Phone Calls In French –> 4 lectures • 36min.
- Looking For A Job In French –> 6 lectures • 49min.
Requirements
Have you ever dreamed of unlocking new professional opportunities across the Francophone world? In today’s interconnected economy, mastering Business French is more than just learning a language – it’s about building bridges with French-speaking clients, partners, and colleagues. Whether you need to write persuasive emails, lead impactful meetings, make professional phone calls, or prepare for a job interview in French, this course will equip you with the essential vocabulary, cultural insights, and confidence to succeed.
We begin by outlining our goals and exploring why Business French matters. You’ll discover the right register for every situation and learn the nuances of French business culture – hierarchies, politeness formulas, negotiation styles, and regional differences. From there, you’ll build industry-specific vocabulary, craft self-introductions and company pitches, master professional emails, and practice phone-call scenarios. Finally, we’ll guide you through the job search process in French and wrap up with real-world exercises that mirror authentic business interactions. Each lesson comes with clear examples, role-plays, and downloadable PDF summaries to reinforce your progress.
After taking this course, you will be able to
- Select the appropriate register and politeness formulas for any professional situation
- Introduce yourself and pitch your company clearly in French
- Write structured, effective emails and choose the right level of formality
- Lead and contribute to onsite and virtual meetings with confidence
- Conduct seamless professional phone calls and troubleshoot common issues
- Prepare French-style CVs and cover letters, respond to job offers, and ace interviews