2025.10.09

Accepting a Business Proposal｜French Business Conversation

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In business interactions, there are many situations where you need to accept a proposal or request from the other party. Instead of simply replying with Oui (“yes”), adding a polite and positive nuance helps to strengthen trust and build better relationships.

Here, I will introduce common French expressions for accepting a business proposal, along with explanations of their grammatical structure.

Contents

Dialogue
Grammar and Expression Points
Summary

Dialogue

Nous vous proposons de signer le contrat dès la semaine prochaine.
(We propose that you sign the contract starting next week.)

Oui, cela nous convient parfaitement.
(Yes, that works perfectly for us.)

Est-ce que jeudi matin vous conviendrait pour la signature ?
(Would Thursday morning work for the signing?)

Très bien, jeudi matin me convient.
(Agreed. Thursday morning works for me.)

Parfait, merci pour votre disponibilité.
(Perfect, thank you for your availability.)

Avec plaisir, à jeudi.
(With pleasure, see you on Thursday.)

Grammar and Expression Points

1. The Verb convenir — Expressing Agreement

The verb convenir is very useful in business French for expressing agreement or suitability.

Cela me convient.

Literally, convenir means “to be suitable/appropriate for,” but in business it is often equivalent to “That’s acceptable” or “I agree.”

Here, cela refers to the proposal, conditions, or schedule offered by the other party.

2. Accepting Dates or Conditions

In negotiations, you often need to agree to proposed dates or contract terms.

Jeudi matin me convient.
Cette date est parfaite pour nous.

The adjective parfait(e) literally means “perfect,” but in business contexts it conveys “ideal,” “suitable,” or “that works very well.”

3. Polite Short Expressions of Acceptance

To convey acceptance more smoothly, it is helpful to memorize short set phrases.

Très bien. (Agreed / That’s fine.)
Parfait. (Perfect / Absolutely.)
Avec plaisir. (With pleasure / Gladly.)

Nuance differences:

Très bien → neutral, calm acceptance
Parfait → strong approval, enthusiastic acceptance
Avec plaisir → warm, friendly acceptance

Choosing the right phrase depending on the situation helps convey professionalism.

4. Confirming the Next Step After Acceptance

After giving acceptance, it is practical and polite to add a phrase confirming the next step.

Pourriez-vous m’envoyer le contrat cette semaine ?
(Could you send me the contract this week?)
Nous confirmons donc la réunion pour jeudi matin.
(We therefore confirm the meeting for Thursday morning.)

By following acceptance with confirmation, you ensure smoother and more professional business communication.

Summary

convenir: “to be suitable/appropriate”
→ standard verb to express acceptance.
Cela me convient / Cela nous convient: “That’s fine / That works for us.”
Très bien / Parfait / Avec plaisir: short acceptance phrases with nuanced differences.
After acceptance, add a confirmation phrase to clarify the next step.

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