Introducing Yourself in a New Workplace｜French Business Conversation

When starting a new job, being able to introduce yourself in French to colleagues and supervisors helps you build smooth relationships. By learning how to briefly share your name, background, and role, you can create a good first impression and lay the foundation for trust.

Here, I will introduce useful French phrases for workplace self-introductions, along with explanations of the grammar behind them.

Dialogue

A

Bonjour, je m’appelle Marie Dupont. Je suis ravie de rejoindre l’équipe.
(Hello, my name is Marie Dupont. I am delighted to join the team.)

B

Bienvenue, Marie ! D’où venez-vous ?
(Welcome, Marie! Where are you from?)

A

Je viens de Lyon, mais j’habite à Paris depuis cinq ans.
(I’m from Lyon, but I’ve been living in Paris for five years

B

Très bien. Quel sera votre rôle dans l’entreprise ?
(Great. What will your role be in the company?)

A

Je vais travailler dans le service marketing.
(I will be working in the marketing department.)

Grammar and Expression Points

1. Introducing Your Name

The most basic phrase for self-introduction is: “Je m’appelle 〜” (My name is 〜).

Here, the reflexive verb s’appeler (to be called) is used. With the subject je, the reflexive pronoun m’ is added: “je m’appelle.”

In a business setting, it is customary to give both your first and last name. In casual situations, your first name alone is fine.

2. Expressing Joy at Joining a Team

When joining a company or team, a standard phrase is: “Je suis ravi(e) de rejoindre 〜” (I am delighted to join 〜).

The adjective ravi(e) means “pleased” or “delighted.” The form takes -e when the speaker is female.

The phrase rejoindre l’équipe means “to join the team” and is natural in professional contexts.

3. Sharing Your Background or Place of Residence

Common phrases for introductions include:

Venir de means “to come from,” used here to indicate origin. “Habiter à” means “to live in,” with à used before city names. Adding depuis expresses “since” or “for (a period of time).”

4. Explaining Your Role or Department

It is also important to state your role briefly.

Here, “aller + infinitive” expresses the near future (“going to … / will …”).

The structure “dans le service 〜” means “in the 〜 department.”

5. Adding a Polite Closing Remark

To make a good impression, it is useful to end with a polite phrase:

These expressions convey respect and friendliness in a professional setting.

Summary

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