30 Useful Business Verbs for the Office

Vocabulary lists often focus on nouns — la réunion, le contrat, le budget. But verbs are where professional French really lives. Saying what you do, what needs to be done, and what went wrong all depends on having the right verbs. Here are 30 that come up constantly in French offices, with real usage examples for each.

French CV vs English CV: The Differences

You have spent years building an impressive career, and your English CV has served you well. Then you apply for a job in France and hear nothing back. The issue is rarely your qualifications — it is usually that your CV does not match French expectations in format, content, or length. Here is what actually differs, and what you need to change.

How to Write a Professional Email in French

You know enough French to hold a conversation, but writing a formal email is a different challenge. The conventions are strict, the formulas are specific, and the wrong sign-off can make a perfectly good email feel abrupt. This guide gives you the full structure, the key formulas, and five ready-to-use templates for the most common business situations.

20 Expressions You Must Know for Professional French

You have a meeting in an hour. Your French is decent, but you keep reaching for the same five phrases. You want to sound credible, not just comprehensible. These 20 expressions are the ones professionals actually use — in emails, in meetings, and in everyday office conversations.