Expressions for Registering for Training|French for Business Situations

During business trips or professional stays, it is not uncommon to want to participate in specialized training sessions or language courses.
Being able to say in French, “I would like to register for the training” or “Are there still available seats?” will make the registration process much smoother.
Here, I will explain essential French phrases useful when registering for training or seminars, along with grammar points and usage tips.
Dialogue

Bonjour, je voudrais m’inscrire à la formation de la semaine prochaine.
(Hello, I would like to register for next week’s training.)

Bien sûr. Pouvez-vous remplir ce formulaire, s’il vous plaît ?
(Of course. Could you please fill out this form?)

Oui, bien sûr. Est-ce qu’il reste encore des places disponibles ?
(Yes, of course. Are there still seats available?)

Oui, il reste quelques places. La formation commence lundi matin.
(Yes, a few seats are available. The training begins Monday morning.)

Merci beaucoup pour vos informations.
(Thank you very much for your information.)
1. Expressing “I would like to register for the training”
To say “I would like to register for the training” in French, use: “Je voudrais m’inscrire à …”
- Je voudrais m’inscrire à la formation de la semaine prochaine.
(I would like to register for next week’s training.)
“je voudrais” (I would like) is more polite and softer than “je veux” (I want), making it more appropriate in a business context.
2. Asking “Are There Still Places Available?”
A useful phrase to check for remaining seats or spaces is:
- Est-ce qu’il reste encore des places disponibles ?
(Are there still any places available?)
“il reste …” = “there remain … / there are still … left.”
disponible = “available,” clarifies that you are asking about open spots.
3. Expressions for the Registration Process
When registering, staff may use the following expressions:
- remplir un formulaire = to fill out a form
- donner des informations personnelles = to provide personal information
- payer les frais d’inscription = to pay the registration/participation fee
Example:
- Pouvez-vous remplir ce formulaire, s’il vous plaît ?
(Could you please fill out this form?) - Les frais d’inscription sont de 50 euros.
(The registration fee is 50 euros.)
4. Basic Vocabulary: Training and Seminars
French has several words for “training” or “seminar,” depending on the context:
- une formation = training course, professional training
- un stage = internship, practical training
- un séminaire = seminar, short intensive course
Usage:
- Company-provided employee training → formation
- Student or professional internships → stage
- Specialized short-term academic/professional course → séminaire
Summary
- Je voudrais m’inscrire à …
= Standard expression for “I would like to register for …” - Est-ce qu’il reste des places disponibles ?
= To confirm whether spots are still available - remplir un formulaire / payer les frais d’inscription
= Common expressions for the registration process - formation / stage / séminaire
= Different words for training depending on the situation





