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Navigate Phone Conversations in French: Essential Phrases to Know

Key French phrases for successful phone conversations.
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Here are some essential French phrases commonly used in phone conversations:

Greeting and Introduction

  • Allô ? (Hello? / Hi?)
  • Bonjour, ici [Name]. (Hello, this is [Name].)
  • Je vous appelle de la part de [Name/Company]. (I’m calling on behalf of [Name/Company].)

Asking to Speak to Someone

  • Est-ce que je pourrais parler à [Name], s’il vous plaît ? (Could I speak to [Name], please?)
  • Puis-je parler à [Name] ? (May I speak to [Name]?)
  • C’est à quel sujet, s’il vous plaît ? (What is this about, please?)

Handling Call Reception

  • Un instant, je vous le/la passe. (One moment, I’ll put him/her on.)
  • Désolé(e), il/elle n’est pas disponible en ce moment. (Sorry, he/she is not available at the moment.)
  • Voulez-vous laisser un message ? (Would you like to leave a message?)

Expressing Difficulty or Repeating

  • Pouvez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît ? (Can you repeat, please?)
  • Je n’ai pas bien compris. (I didn’t quite understand.)
  • Parlez plus lentement, s’il vous plaît. (Please speak more slowly.)

Ending the Call

  • Merci de votre appel. (Thank you for your call.)
  • Au revoir et bonne journée. (Goodbye and have a nice day.)
  • Je vous rappelle bientôt. (I will call you back soon.)

These phrases cover typical parts of French phone conversations and are valuable for basic communication by phone. If needed, additional phrases for specific situations can be provided.

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