Sharing Information with Your Manager｜French Business Conversation

In the workplace, it is common to report on progress or share updates with a manager.

Being able to use expressions such as “I’d like to report on …” or “Here is the latest update” helps communication flow smoothly.

Here, I will introduce useful French phrases for sharing information with a supervisor, together with explanations of grammar and usage.

Dialogue

A

Bonjour, j’aimerais vous faire un compte rendu de la réunion d’hier.
(Good morning, I would like to give you a report on yesterday’s meeting.)

B

Très bien, je vous écoute.
(Alright, I’m listening.)

A

Le client a confirmé le projet, mais il a demandé quelques modifications.
(The client approved the project, but requested some changes.)

B

D’accord, pouvez-vous m’envoyer un résumé par e-mail ?
(Alright, could you send me a summary by email?)

A

Bien sûr, je vous l’enverrai cet après-midi.
(Of course, I will send it to you this afternoon.)

1. Basic Expression for Reporting

The phrase “faire un compte rendu” means “to give a report” in a formal business context.

“compte rendu” literally means “report” or “written record,” but it is also widely used for oral reporting.

For a more casual way of saying “to report,” you may use informer (to inform) or “tenir au courant” (to keep informed).

2. Introducing the Topic with a Manager

When a manager invites you to speak, the typical phrase is:

Literally “I am listening to you,” this expression conveys “Please go ahead” or “I’m ready to hear.” It is a standard phrase in meetings and one-on-one discussions.

3. Explaining Project Status

When reporting on project progress or client requests, these verbs are useful:

Examples:

confirmer can mean both “to confirm” and “to approve,” depending on context.

modification is commonly used in business French to mean “adjustment” or “revision.”

4. Making Polite Requests

When a manager asks a subordinate to do something—or when you make a polite suggestion—use “Pouvez-vous … ?”

This polite interrogative form means “Can you … ? / Could you … ?” and is widely used in business communication.

Here, m’envoyer means “to send me” (me + envoyer).

5. Expressing Promises or Future Actions

When responding to a request, the simple future tense is used to indicate certainty.

Other variations:

The future tense conveys commitment and reliability, which is important in professional communication.

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