Dentistry.2: Introducing yourself professionally

Se présenter professionnellement

This lesson covers professional self-introduction in French, focusing on key phrases like « Bonjour », « je suis », and vocabulary such as « chirurgien-dentiste » and « spécialité ». You'll practice presenting your role, experience, and skills clearly in workplace situations.

1. Listening and reading

Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.

A2.2.1 Short story

The professional presentation

How to succeed in a two-minute professional presentation during a job interview.

2. Vocabulary (16)

L’aspiration

L’aspiration

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Ambition Show

Le candidat

Le candidat

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Candidate Show

La communication

La communication

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Communication Show

La confiance

La confiance

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Confidence Show

La question

La question

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Question Show

La réponse

La réponse

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Answer Show

La présentation

La présentation

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Presentation Show

La visioconférence

La visioconférence

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Video conference Show

L’entretien

L’entretien

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Interview Show

Le parcours

Le parcours

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Career path Show

Les faiblesses

Les faiblesses

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Weaknesses Show

Les points forts

Les points forts

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Strengths Show

Les qualités

Les qualités

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Qualities Show

Expliquer

Expliquer

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To explain Show

Saluer

Saluer

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To greet Show

Se présenter

Se présenter

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To introduce oneself Show

3. Exercises

Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

Exercise 2: Respond to the Situation

Instruction: Give an appropriate answer based on the situation.

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Exercice 3: Conversation exercise

Instruction:

  1. Que diriez-vous dans cette situation ? (What would you say in this situation?)
  2. Simulez une présentation formelle de vous-même et expliquez vos points forts cliniques. (Simulate a formal presentation of yourself and explain your clinical strenghts.)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Example phrases:

Bonjour, je m'appelle Dr Martin Dupuis, ravi de vous rencontrer.

Good morning, my name is Dr. Martin Dupuis, pleased to meet you.

J'ai étudié la chirurgie dentaire à l'université de Lyon.

I studied dentistry at the University of Lyon.

J'ai travaillé cinq ans en cabinet privé et deux ans dans une clinique hospitalière.

I worked for five years in a private practice and two years in a hospital clinic.

Mes points forts sont la communication avec les patients et la précision technique en implantologie.

My strengths are communication with patients and technical precision in implantology.

Ma faiblesse est que je peux parfois être trop perfectionniste, mais cela me pousse à améliorer constamment mon travail.

My weakness is that I can sometimes be too much of a perfectionist, but this pushes me to constantly improve my work.

Je suis convaincu que mon expérience et mon enthousiasme apporteront une réelle valeur à votre équipe.

I am confident that my experience and enthusiasm will bring real value to your team.

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Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

1. Bonjour, je ____ Camille Dupont, votre candidate pour ce poste de dentiste.

(Hello, I ____ Camille Dupont, your candidate for this dentist position.)

2. Je travaille en cabinet depuis cinq ans et j’____ une longue expérience en orthodontie.

(I have been working in a practice for five years and ____ extensive experience in orthodontics.)

3. Dans cet entretien, je peux clairement ____ mes points forts, notamment ma précision et ma patience.

(In this interview, I can clearly ____ my strengths, especially my precision and patience.)

4. Je crois que la communication est essentielle, car elle ____ la confiance avec le patient.

(I believe that communication is essential, as it ____ trust with the patient.)

Exercise 5: Preparation for a Professional Interview via Videoconference

Instruction: Fill the gaps to complete this short story

Bonjour, je (Souhaiter - Présent) me présenter pour le poste de dentiste dans votre clinique. Lors de l'entretien, je (Aller - Présent) expliquer mes points forts, notamment ma capacité à communiquer avec les patients. Je pense que le candidat idéal (Avoir - Présent) une grande confiance en ses qualités cliniques. Hier, pendant la visioconférence, j' (Avoir - Passé composé) salué le responsable et j' (Avoir - Passé composé) répondu aux questions avec sérieux.


Hello, I would like to apply for the dentist position at your clinic. During the interview, I will explain my strengths, especially my ability to communicate with patients. I think the ideal candidate has great confidence in their clinical skills. Yesterday, during the videoconference, I greeted the manager and seriously answered the questions.

Key verbs

Souhaiter - Souhaiter

Présent

  • je souhaite
  • tu souhaites
  • il/elle souhaite
  • nous souhaitons
  • vous souhaitez
  • ils/elles souhaitent

Aller - Aller

Présent

  • je vais
  • tu vas
  • il/elle va
  • nous allons
  • vous allez
  • ils/elles vont

Avoir - Avoir

Présent

  • j'ai
  • tu as
  • il/elle a
  • nous avons
  • vous avez
  • ils/elles ont

Avoir - Avoir

Passé composé

  • j'ai eu
  • tu as eu
  • il/elle a eu
  • nous avons eu
  • vous avez eu
  • ils/elles ont eu

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Introducing Yourself Professionally in French

This lesson focuses on how to properly introduce yourself in professional situations in French, specifically tailored for learners at the A2 level. It covers formal self-presentations in various contexts such as meeting new colleagues, participating in team meetings, and greeting patients during initial consultations. Through realistic dialogues and vocabulary examples, you'll learn key expressions and appropriate phrasing used in professional environments.

Lesson Content Overview

The lesson includes:

  • Formal introductions in a dental office setting, including specialties and experiences.
  • Describing your skills and expertise during team meetings or professional gatherings.
  • Presenting yourself to patients with clear explanations about your qualifications and methods.
  • Practice dialogues that simulate typical workplace conversations.
  • A short story and verb practice focused on key verbs in the present and passé composé tense as they relate to professional communication.
  • Multiple-choice exercises to reinforce verb conjugations and sentence structure in context.

Key Vocabulary and Expressions

Here are some useful words and expressions you'll encounter and learn how to use correctly:

  • Je suis – I am (used to introduce yourself) e.g. "Bonjour, je suis Dr Martin Dupont."
  • Je me spécialise en... – I specialize in... (to describe your area of expertise)
  • Depuis combien de temps... – How long have you been... (to ask about work experience)
  • Je travaille ici depuis... – I have been working here since...
  • Ravi de collaborer avec vous – Pleased to collaborate with you (a polite closing phrase)

Grammar Focus

The lesson also emphasizes conjugation of important verbs that are frequently used in professional contexts:

  • Souhaiter (to wish) – present tense forms like je souhaite
  • Aller (to go) – present tense forms like je vais
  • Avoir (to have) – both present (j'ai) and passé composé (j'ai eu) forms

Differences Between English and French Professional Introductions

Unlike English, French professional introductions often include the use of formal titles like "Dr" and detailed descriptions of specialties early in the conversation. Politeness formulas such as "Enchanté(e)" (Nice to meet you) are customary and important in establishing respectful communication. The use of verbs like "se spécialiser" (to specialize) helps express professional focus, which in English might be communicated more flexibly. Understanding and using correct verb conjugations also ensure clear, professional communication.

Some useful phrases with their English equivalents:

  • Je m'appelle... – My name is...
  • Je suis spécialisé(e) en... – I am specialized in...
  • Depuis combien de temps travaillez-vous ici ? – How long have you been working here?
  • Ravi(e) de collaborer avec vous. – Pleased to collaborate with you.
  • Je suis à votre disposition pour toute question. – I am at your disposal for any questions.

This lesson equips you with both vocabulary and grammar tools to confidently introduce yourself and communicate your professional role and skills in French-speaking work environments.

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