
Email greetings: Professional for business
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Key Phrases
Cher Monsieur
Dear Sir
Bien cordialement
Kind regards
En attente de votre réponse
Looking forward to your reply
Skills You'll Learn
How to formally address a letter
Comment adresser formellement une lettre
Expressing politeness in a business setting
Exprimer la politesse dans un contexte professionnel
Conveying eagerness to continue communication
Exprimer l'envie de continuer la communication
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Cher Monsieur
shehr muhn-syur
Dear Sir
💬 Use 'Cher' for men. The adjective matches the gender of the recipient.
🇫🇷 In France, using titles like 'Monsieur' shows respect and formality, especially in business.
See breakdown →Chère Madame
shehr mah-dahm
Dear Madam
💬 Use 'Chère' for women. Always adjust adjectives to match the feminine form.
🇫🇷 As in English, addressing with 'Madame' is a sign of professionalism and politeness.
See breakdown →Chers collègues
shehr koh-lehg
Dear colleagues
💬 'Chers' is plural and masculine, but commonly used for mixed or unknown gender groups.
🇫🇷 French workplaces value collegiality, so a polite yet warm address is appreciated.
See breakdown →Bonjour
bohn-zhoor
Hello
💬 A versatile greeting, informal yet often appropriate at the start of emails.
🇫🇷 'Bonjour' is widely used and acceptable in professional settings, adjusting formality based on context.
See breakdown →Cordialement
kor-dee-al-mon
Sincerely
💬 A safe choice for ending emails, balancing formality and friendliness.
🇫🇷 It's the go-to closing remark in French business emails, similar to English 'Best regards'.
See breakdown →Bien cordialement
byehn kor-dee-al-mon
Kind regards
💬 A warmer variation of 'Cordialement', adding a personal touch.
🇫🇷 It softens professional interactions while maintaining respect.
See breakdown →À qui de droit
ah kee duh dwa
To whom it may concern
💬 Used when the recipient is unknown or not specifically addressed.
🇫🇷 Formal and clear, suitable for legal or official documents.
See breakdown →Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur/Madame, l'expression de mes sentiments respectueux.
zhuh voo pree d' ah-gray-ehr muhn-syur mah-dahm l' ex-preh-see-yohn duh meh sahn-tee-mah res-pehk-tu-euh
Yours faithfully
💬 Highly formal, ensuring utmost respect and politeness.
🇫🇷 Typically used in highly formal letters, reflecting traditional French letter-writing conventions.
See breakdown →Je reste à votre disposition pour toute question.
zhuh rest ah vo-truh dee-spo-zee-syon poor toot kess-tyon
I am available for any questions.
💬 Direct yet polite, offering further assistance.
🇫🇷 Reflects a cultural emphasis on service and willingness to help.
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