Languages For Executives
Formations en anglais professionnel spécialisé

Programme : French for Business

This programme is designed for professionals who need to use French effectively and confidently in an international business environment. The training combines the development of general French language skills with business-specific vocabulary and practical communication skills. The content is tailored to the participant’s current level, professional sector, role and individual objectives. Through practical exercises, role plays and real-life business scenarios, participants develop the language skills required for meetings, negotiations, presentations, professional correspondence, telephone and video calls, networking and client interactions. Particular emphasis is placed on oral communication, fluency and confidence, enabling participants to communicate more naturally and spontaneously in professional situations. The programme also addresses intercultural communication and the conventions of working in French-speaking professional environments. Training is delivered through live, interactive sessions and adapted throughout the programme according to the participant’s progress and professional needs.

Profils des apprenants

This programme is designed for professionals, executives and managers who need to use French in their day-to-day professional activities.

It is suitable for learners who work in an international or French-speaking environment and wish to improve their ability to communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

As an individual training programme, the course content is tailored to the learner’s current level, professional background, sector of activity and specific communication needs.

Format

Formation individuelle en visio-conférence

Prix

  • 16h : 1500€
  • 20h : 1740€
  • 30h : 3090€
  • 40h : 3210€
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Learning Objectives

By the end of the programme, the learner will be able to:

  • Communicate more fluently and confidently in French in a professional environment.
  • Use appropriate business vocabulary and expressions in everyday workplace situations.
  • Participate effectively in meetings, discussions and negotiations.
  • Deliver clear and structured presentations in French.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues and business partners.
  • Handle telephone and video calls with greater confidence and spontaneity.
  • Write clear and appropriate professional emails and correspondence.
  • Improve grammatical accuracy, pronunciation and overall oral fluency.
  • Understand and respond appropriately to authentic professional documents and conversations.
  • Adapt their communication to French-speaking business and intercultural contexts.

The training programme is tailored to the learner’s level, professional environment and individual objectives. It may include the following areas:

1. Professional Communication

  • Introducing yourself, your role and your organisation
  • Building professional relationships and networking
  • Communicating with colleagues, clients and business partners
  • Making small talk in a professional context

2. Meetings and Discussions

  • Participating actively in meetings
  • Expressing and defending opinions
  • Agreeing, disagreeing and making suggestions
  • Asking for clarification and reformulating ideas
  • Leading and summarising discussions

3. Presentations

  • Structuring and delivering a professional presentation
  • Presenting a company, project, product or service
  • Describing figures, trends and results
  • Handling questions and responding spontaneously

4. Negotiations and Business Situations

  • Making proposals and recommendations
  • Negotiating terms and reaching agreements
  • Handling objections and difficult situations
  • Developing persuasive communication skills

5. Written Business French

  • Writing clear and professional emails
  • Using appropriate levels of formality
  • Structuring professional correspondence
  • Improving grammatical accuracy and written expression

6. Telephone and Videoconference Skills

  • Managing professional telephone and video calls
  • Scheduling and confirming appointments
  • Asking for and providing information
  • Improving spontaneous oral communication

7. Business Vocabulary and Language Development

  • Developing business and sector-specific vocabulary
  • Reviewing essential grammar in a professional context
  • Improving pronunciation and oral fluency
  • Developing listening comprehension using authentic professional situations

Throughout the programme, particular emphasis is placed on practical application through role plays, simulations, case studies and scenarios based on the learner’s real professional needs.

The training is delivered through individual live videoconference sessions with a qualified French language trainer.

The schedule is agreed with the learner according to their availability and professional commitments. Sessions are generally organised on a regular basis to ensure continuity and steady progress throughout the programme.

At the beginning of the training, the learner’s level, professional needs and objectives are assessed in order to personalise the programme. The content and pace of the sessions are then adapted according to the learner’s progress and specific professional requirements.

Training materials and practical exercises are provided throughout the programme. Sessions combine language development with practical activities based on real-life professional situations.

Learner progress is monitored throughout the training, with regular feedback from the trainer and a final assessment at the end of the programme.

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