#300 Expressing Agreement in a Meeting｜French Business Phrases

In meetings, you will often find yourself responding to proposals or opinions shared by other participants.

When you agree with someone’s opinion, simply saying “I agree” is not always enough. By adding your reasons, you can contribute to a more constructive discussion.

In this article, I will explain useful French expressions for expressing agreement in meetings, based on a practical conversation example.

Dialogue

B

Nous devrions lancer cette campagne le mois prochain.
（I think we should launch this campaign next month.）

A

Je suis d’accord avec cette idée. Parce que la demande du marché est en hausse.
（I agree with that idea because market demand is increasing.）

B

Je vois.
（I see.）

A

En plus, cela pourrait renforcer notre visibilité.
（In addition, it could improve our visibility.）

B

D’accord. Merci pour votre avis.
（All right. Thank you for your opinion.）

1. Clearly Express Your Agreement

When sharing your opinion in a meeting, I recommend first making it clear that you agree with the proposal.

The expression “être d’accord avec ~” means “to agree with” or “to be in agreement with.”

The phrase “d’accord” describes a state of agreement. When used alone as “D’accord,” it often means “All right” or “Understood.” However, when used in the structure “être d’accord avec ~,” it specifically expresses agreement with a particular idea or opinion.

The preposition “avec” adds the nuance of “with regard to” or “concerning,” introducing the object of agreement. The object is expressed in the form “avec + noun.”

In addition, “ce” is a demonstrative adjective meaning “this” or “that.” In this example, it becomes “cette” to agree with the feminine noun “idée.”

2. Explain Why You Agree

Rather than stopping at agreement, explaining your reason makes your statement more persuasive.

The phrase “parce que” means “because” and is used to explain reasons. In meetings, simply saying “Je suis d’accord” (I agree) may sound incomplete. By adding “parce que,” you can support your opinion with a clear justification.

The phrase “la demande du marché” means “market demand.” Here, “demande” means “demand” or “request,” while “du marché” means “of the market.” Note that “du” is the contraction of “de + le.”

The noun “hausse” means “increase” or “rise.” The expression “être en hausse” means “to be increasing” or “to be on the rise.”

3. Add Supporting Points to Your Opinion

Adding supporting comments allows you to deepen the discussion further.

The expression “en plus” means “in addition” or “furthermore.” I recommend using it when you want to add supporting information to your previous point.

The pronoun “cela” means “that” or “that matter.” In this sentence, it refers to the proposal or campaign mentioned earlier. Using “cela” helps avoid repeating the same idea and makes the sentence sound more natural.

The word “pourrait” is the present conditional form of the verb “pouvoir” (can / to be able to). In business meetings, you often discuss possible outcomes that are not yet certain. Using the conditional allows you to express realistic possibilities without sounding overly definite.

The verb “renforcer” means “to strengthen” or “to improve.” Therefore, “renforcer notre visibilité” means “to improve our visibility” or “to strengthen brand awareness.”

The noun “visibilité” originally means “visibility.” In business contexts, it often refers to how well a company or brand is recognized in the market.

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