Organisation and delegation
Organisation et délégation
- Vocabulary on organisational hierarchy
- Giving orders
Learn essential French for effective organisation and delegation: mastering key terms like "réunion" (meeting), "déléguer" (to delegate), and "tâches" (tasks) to manage teamwork smoothly.
Vocabulary (19) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
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. Hier, le manager ___ la responsabilité à son assistant pour la planification du projet.
(Yesterday, the manager ___ the responsibility to his assistant for project planning.)2. Nous ___ efficacement avec l'équipe marketing pour renforcer la cohésion.
(We ___ effectively with the marketing team to strengthen cohesion.)3. La déléguée ___ des consignes claires pour répartir les tâches rapidement.
(The delegate ___ clear instructions to distribute the tasks quickly.)4. Ils ___ une réunion pour évaluer la gestion du temps et l'autonomie des employés.
(They ___ a meeting to evaluate time management and employee autonomy.)Exercise 3: Organization and delegation at work
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Déléguer - Delegate
Passé composé
- j'ai délégué
- tu as délégué
- il/elle/on a délégué
- nous avons délégué
- vous avez délégué
- ils/elles ont délégué
Collaborer - Collaborate
Plus-que-parfait
- j'avais collaboré
- tu avais collaboré
- il/elle/on avait collaboré
- nous avions collaboré
- vous aviez collaboré
- ils/elles avaient collaboré
Organiser - Organize
Passé composé
- j'ai organisé
- tu as organisé
- il/elle/on a organisé
- nous avons organisé
- vous avez organisé
- ils/elles ont organisé
Collaborer - Collaborate
Passé composé
- j'ai collaboré
- tu as collaboré
- il/elle/on a collaboré
- nous avons collaboré
- vous avez collaboré
- ils/elles ont collaboré
Définir - Define
Passé composé
- j'ai défini
- tu as défini
- il/elle/on a défini
- nous avons défini
- vous avez défini
- ils/elles ont défini
Grammar Share Copied!
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Déléguer to delegate Share Copied!
passe_compose
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') j'ai délégué | I delegated |
| tu as délégué | You delegated |
| il/elle/on a délégué | he/she/one delegated |
| nous avons délégué | we delegated |
| vous avez délégué | You delegated |
| ils/elles ont délégué | They delegated |
Collaborer to collaborate Share Copied!
passe_compose
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') ai collaboré | I collaborated |
| (tu) as collaboré | You collaborated |
| (il/elle/on) a collaboré | He/she/one collaborated |
| (nous) avons collaboré | we collaborated |
| (vous) avez collaboré | You collaborated |
| (ils/elles) ont collaboré | They collaborated |
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Lesson Overview: Organisation and Delegation in French Workplaces
This lesson is designed for A2 level learners to build practical skills in organising work, delegating tasks, and giving clear instructions in a professional French context. You will study typical workplace dialogues, conjugate essential verbs related to delegation, and engage with a short story illustrating key concepts.
Key Topics Covered
- Work Organisation: Learn phrases to start meetings, allocate tasks, and plan projects effectively (e.g., « Bonjour à tous, nous devons organiser le projet de cette semaine. »).
- Delegation: Practice how to assign responsibilities politely and clearly, including who is in charge of specific duties (e.g., « Marie sera responsable du rapport. »).
- Giving Instructions at the Office: Master giving orders and instructions politely but precisely (e.g., « Peux-tu vérifier les e-mails ce matin ? »).
- Telephone Communication: Simulate phone calls to organise teams and delegate tasks promptly (e.g., « Il faut répartir les tâches rapidement. »).
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
Focus on frequently used terms related to workplace management and cooperation:
- déléguer (to delegate)
- organiser (to organise)
- collaborer (to collaborate)
- réunion (meeting)
- tâche (task)
- responsable (person responsible)
Verb Conjugation Highlights
The lesson includes practice with the passé composé for regular -er verbs and the plus-que-parfait to describe completed past actions, crucial for discussing project history and responsibilities:
- j'ai délégué (I delegated)
- nous avons organisé (we organised)
- il avait collaboré (he had collaborated)
Useful Phrases and Differences Between English and French
French workplace communication is often more formal and indirect compared to English. Politeness is expressed through modal verbs and phrases like « Peux-tu » (Can you) instead of direct commands. For example, « Peux-tu préparer le planning ? » is more polite than simply « Prépare le planning. »
Also, the structure of delegation involves clear assignment using the future simple or present tense with expressions like « sera responsable » (will be responsible), which English often expresses more straightforwardly.
Common phrases:
« Je peux m'en charger. » — I can take care of it.
« Merci beaucoup pour ton aide. » — Thank you very much for your help.
« À quelle heure doit-elle être prête ? » — What time must it be ready?
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