Leaving a Voicemail Message｜French Conversation Phrases

When the other person cannot answer the phone, it is quite common to leave a voicemail message. In French, the basic structure is:

• State who is calling
• Give your reason for calling
• End with a request for a callback or a polite closing remark

Here, I will explain how to construct a voicemail message in French, with useful expressions and examples.

Dialogue (Voicemail Message)

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Bonjour, ici Tanaka.
(Hello, this is Tanaka.)

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Je vous appelle pour confirmer la réservation de l’hôtel.
(I’m calling to confirm the hotel reservation.)

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Vous pouvez me rappeler au 06 12 34 56 78.
(You can call me back at 06 12 34 56 78.)

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Merci beaucoup, au revoir.
(Thank you very much. Goodbye.)

Grammar and Expression Points

1. Introducing Yourself

留守番電話では、相手が声だけで誰かを判断するので、最初に名乗ることがとても重要です。

The expression “ici + name” literally means “here is …,” but it functions like saying “This is …” in English.

2. Stating the Reason for Calling

A voicemail message should be brief and to the point.

This follows the structure:

“Je vous appelle pour + infinitive” → “I am calling to ….”

Practical travel examples:

3. Requesting a Callback

If you want the person to return your call, use:

The verb rappeler means “to call back” or “to return a call.”

In French-speaking countries, phone numbers are read in pairs of two digits.

for example: zéro six, douze, trente-quatre, cinquante-six, soixante-dix-huit.

4. Closing the Message

Always end politely, even if the message is short.

For more formal closings:

Summary

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