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Giving a Presentation｜French Business Phrases
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When working in French, there are many occasions in meetings or business discussions where you may need to give a presentation. To communicate your ideas clearly, it is important to master standard expressions for introductions, explanations, and conclusions.
In this lesson, I will introduce useful phrases for giving presentations in French.
Contents
Dialogue
Bonjour à tous. Aujourd’hui, je vais vous présenter notre nouveau projet.
(Hello everyone. Today, I am going to present our new project.)
Très bien, nous vous écoutons.
(All right, we are listening.)
Tout d’abord, je voudrais expliquer les objectifs principaux.
(First of all, I would like to explain the main objectives.)
Ensuite, voici les résultats de notre enquête.
(Next, here are the results of our survey.)
Pour conclure, je pense que ce projet apportera de nombreux avantages.
(In conclusion, I believe this project will bring many benefits.)
Grammar and Expression Points
1. Opening a Presentation
A presentation always begins with a greeting and the announcement of the topic. “Bonjour à tous.” is the standard way to greet an entire audience: “Hello everyone.”
Then, clearly state today’s theme:
- Aujourd’hui, je vais vous présenter …
(Today, I will present …)
The verb présenter means “to introduce” or “to present,” and it is frequently used in business presentations. The near-future form “je vais …” emphasizes that you are “about to” present something.
2. Structuring the Flow of the Talk
To make your presentation easy to follow, divide it into stages. Useful connectors include:
- Tout d’abord (First of all)
- Ensuite (Next)
- Enfin (Finally)
Example:
- Tout d’abord, je voudrais expliquer les objectifs.
(First of all, I would like to explain the objectives.)
These expressions correspond to English first / next / finally and help your audience clearly follow the structure.
3. Referring to Data or Materials
When showing slides or handouts, the following phrases are very effective:
- Voici … (Here is … / This is …)
- Voilà … (There is … / Here you can see …)
Example:
- Voici les résultats de notre enquête.
(Here are the results of our survey.)
Voici is often used when actively presenting material at hand, while voilà is more natural when directing the audience’s attention toward something.
4. Concluding a Presentation
Summarizing your key points at the end leaves a strong impression.
- Pour conclure … (In conclusion …)
- En résumé … (To summarize …)
- Je pense que … (I think that …)
“Pour conclure” signals that you are finishing. “Je pense que …” introduces your own view politely.
5. Engaging the Audience
A presentation is more effective when you involve the audience rather than speaking one-way.
Useful phrases include:
- Comme vous pouvez le voir …
(As you can see …) - Regardez ce graphique, s’il vous plaît.
(Please take a look at this chart.) - N’hésitez pas à poser vos questions à la fin.
(Feel free to ask your questions at the end.)
These expressions create a more interactive atmosphere.
Summary
- Je vais vous présenter …
→ Essential phrase for introducing your topic. - Tout d’abord / Ensuite / Enfin
→ Connectors that structure the flow of your presentation. - Voici / Voilà
→ Useful for referring to slides and materials. - Pour conclure / En résumé
→ Standard expressions for closing. - Comme vous pouvez le voir …
→ Engages the audience and draws attention to details.
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