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Business French – An Introduction
Business French – What Are Useful Words for Making a Telephone Call in French?
Learn phrases and vocabulary that will help making and taking telephone calls in the business environment in France.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video:
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| telephone call | un appel téléphonique |
| phone call (informal) | un coup de fil |
| mobile phone | le téléphone mobile |
| mobile phone (informal) | le portable |
| fixed line telephone | le téléphone fixe |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| telephone number | le numéro de téléphone |
| What is your telephone number? | Quel est votre numéro de téléphone? |
| dialling code | l’indicatif |
| international dialling code | l’indicatif international |
| ringing tone | le signal d’appel |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Making a Telephone Call in French: Useful Words and Real-Life Phrases
Learn useful words and phrases for making telephone calls in French. Handle professional calls, messages,…
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Business French Introduction – Telephone Calls
A quiz to test your knowledge of terms relating to telephone calls in French.
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