
Develop professional French skills for writing and speaking, with practical business vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and phrases you can use in emails, meetings, calls, and job applications.
Review business French vocabulary from marketing, finance, and human resources, and access exercises with definitions, translations, and a downloadable PDF summary.
Learn to craft professional French emails by opening with a polite introduction, stating purpose clearly, making polite requests, and closing with structured connectors and courteous phrases.
Learn to choose the appropriate email tone in professional French by distinguishing formal and informal styles, using vous versus tu, and switching politely when needed.
Master professional email writing in French by practicing subject lines, greetings, openings, polite requests, and proper closings, while using connectors and arranging the email parts in the correct order.
Learn to give a professional presentation in French by structuring your talk with context, objectives, and the action plan, using clear transitions, presenting data precisely, and engaging the audience.
Prepare for a French job interview: master formal etiquette and cultural expectations, introduce yourself, describe background, skills, and motivation, answer expected questions, and stay confident with practical tips.
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