Office and meetings
Bureau et réunions
- Learn basic debating vocabulary
- Express agreement and disagreement
Master essential French phrases for office discussions and meetings with this A2-level lesson. Learn to express agreement (d'accord), disagreement (pas sûr), and organize meetings using verbs like structurer (to structure) and discuter (to discuss).
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Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Demain, je __________ la réunion pour qu'elle soit efficace.
(Tomorrow, I __________ the meeting so that it is effective.)2. Tu __________ bien ton discours pour convaincre les collègues.
(You __________ your speech well to convince the colleagues.)3. Il __________ l’agenda de la réunion avant d’arriver au bureau.
(He __________ the meeting agenda before arriving at the office.)4. Nous __________ la discussion pour faciliter la prise de décisions.
(We __________ the discussion to facilitate decision making.)Exercise 3: An important meeting at the office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Structurer - Structurer
Futur simple
- je structurerai
- tu structureras
- il/elle/on structurera
- nous structurerons
- vous structurerez
- ils/elles structureront
Avoir - Avoir
Futur simple
- j'aurai
- tu auras
- il/elle/on aura
- nous aurons
- vous aurez
- ils/elles auront
Discuter - Discuter
Futur simple
- je discuterai
- tu discuteras
- il/elle/on discutera
- nous discuterons
- vous discuterez
- ils/elles discuteront
Prendre - Prendre
Futur simple
- je prendrai
- tu prendras
- il/elle/on prendra
- nous prendrons
- vous prendrez
- ils/elles prendront
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Structurer to structure Share Copied!
Futur simple
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') structurerai | I will structure |
| (tu) structureras | You will structure |
| (il/elle/on) structurera | he/she/one will structure |
| (nous) structurerons | we will structure |
| (vous) structurerez | You will structure |
| (ils/elles) structureront | they will structure |
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Lesson Overview: Office and Meetings in French
This lesson focuses on practical vocabulary and expressions used in professional meetings and office discussions. It is designed for A2 level learners who want to confidently participate in workplace conversations in French, especially when expressing agreement, disagreement, scheduling, and debating ideas.
Key Topics Covered
- Discussing project ideas: Learn how to express opinions about proposals, budgets, and compromises using phrases like "Je pense que ce projet est une excellente idée" and "Je suis d'accord" or "Je ne suis pas sûr".
- Agreeing on meeting dates: Practice suggesting and negotiating meeting times, with expressions such as "Je propose que la réunion soit jeudi matin" and "Je comprends, mais jeudi convient à la plupart."
- Debating teleworking benefits: Explore language to share viewpoints and react politely, e.g., "Je crois que le télétravail améliore la productivité," "Je préfère quand même le bureau," and finding balance in opinions.
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
The lesson highlights essential verbs and phrases useful in a professional setting, including:
- Accord / désaccord (agreement / disagreement)
- Proposition (proposal)
- Budget (budget)
- Réunion (meeting)
- Étude de marché (market study)
- Télétravail (remote working or telecommuting)
Verb Conjugation Focus: Futur Simple
The lesson practices the future simple tense, particularly with the verb structurer (to structure). Examples include:
- Demain, je structurerai la réunion.
- Nous structurerons la discussion pour mieux décider.
Other verbs conjugated in the future simple are avoir, discuter, and prendre. This tense is key for discussing plans and intentions in professional contexts.
Contextual Practice: Dialogue and Story
The lesson includes realistic dialogues for role-play to simulate agreement/disagreement and scheduling meetings, plus a short story about an important meeting to reinforce vocabulary and grammar. These help bridge language theory with practical use.
Differences Between English and French in Meeting Contexts
French meeting language often parcels politeness and nuances of agreement differently than English. For example, "Je suis d'accord" translates directly as "I agree," but French also uses expressions like "Je comprends" (I understand) to soften disagreement or propose compromises. The word réunion means "meeting," but the formality and structure can vary with context.
Useful phrases include:
- Qu'en est-il de... ? — How about...? (asking about topics)
- Je propose que... — I propose that...
- En revanche... — However / on the other hand...
- Exactement, il faut... — Exactly, one must...
Understanding these subtle usage differences improves both comprehension and conversational fluency.
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