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Learn business French for the workplace. Professionals working with French colleagues who need workplace French beyond bonjour. This is a practical French lesson podcast for English speakers: short real-life situations,...
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Learn business French for the workplace. Professionals working with French colleagues who need workplace French beyond bonjour. This is a practical French lesson podcast for English speakers: short real-life situations, French phrases with phonetic spelling, what natives actually mean, register tips, and when a safer alternative is better. Episodes are hosted in English with real French examples — not a dry textbook lecture. Each episode helps you meetings, deadlines, hierarchy, and vous etiquette with French colleagues. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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24 AGO 2026 · In this episode, we cover Reporting Problems to Your French Boss. The conversation opens with: Welcome to Business French Explained. I'm Philippe and I spent years working with French teams in Paris before moving back home. Today we focus on reporting problems to your French boss because the textbook phrases you practiced rarely match what actually gets said in meetings. Listen for the key context, practical takeaways, and the most important points to carry forward.
Welcome to Business French Explained. I'm Philippe and I spent years working with French teams in Paris before moving back home. Today we focus on reporting problems to your French boss because the textbook phrases you practiced rarely match what actually gets said in meetings. You walk into the weekly review with a clear issue on your hands yet the direct translation you rehearsed suddenly feels too blunt. French colleagues expect a softer entry point that shows you understand the bigger picture first. Textbook drills skip that step so your words land as complaints instead of useful updates. The result leaves you stuck between sounding rude and staying silent. Here is the thing though. A single well chosen expression lets you flag the issue without breaking the flow of the discussion. Because hierarchy still shapes every exchange you need language that respects that line while moving th
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17 AGO 2026 · In this episode, we cover French Office Small Talk Monday Morning. The conversation opens with: Welcome to Business French Explained. I'm Philippe and after years living in France I focus on the phrases professionals actually need at work. French Office Small Talk Monday Morning Hacks matter because the first minutes back in the office often feel awkward. Colleagues expect light conversation about the weekend yet most textbook lines sound stiff or incomplete. The reality is that generic greetings leave you stuck without a natural follow up. Listen for the key context, practical takeaways, and the most important points to carry forward.
Welcome to Business French Explained. I'm Philippe and after years living in France I focus on the phrases professionals actually need at work. French Office Small Talk Monday Morning Hacks matter because the first minutes back in the office often feel awkward. Colleagues expect light conversation about the weekend yet most textbook lines sound stiff or incomplete. The reality is that generic greetings leave you stuck without a natural follow up. Therefore you miss easy chances to build rapport before the day begins. However once you know a few targeted expressions the exchange flows better and feels less forced. In other words you move past basic hellos into comments that match how French teams actually chat. Although many learners rely on set phrases those rarely cover the relaxed rhythm of Monday talk. Instead the right lines keep things professional while still sounding warm. For exa
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9 LUG 2026 · In this episode, Hook: Ever found yourself nodding along in a French meeting, only to realize you just agreed to a deadline you can’t possibly meet? In this episode of *Business French Explained*, we decode the subtle—and sometimes dangerous—phrases that French executives use to signal urgency, disagreement, or polite refusal. From “on verra” (we’ll see) to “je vous remercie par avance” (thank you in advance), we break down the real meanings behind common workplace expressions that can make or break your professional relationships.
Who it’s for: This episode is designed for English-speaking professionals, expats, and international managers who already have basic French but need to navigate the high-stakes world of French corporate culture. Whether you’re negotiating a contract in Paris, leading a cross-border team, or simply trying to survive a Monday morning réunion, you’ll learn how to sound confident, avoid misunderstandings, and even impress native speakers with your cultural fluency. No textbook French here—just the real, nuanced language of boardrooms, emails, and coffee breaks.
Subscribe CTA: Don’t let a misplaced “d’accord” cost you a deal. Hit subscribe now on your favorite podcast app, and every week we’ll equip you with the exact phrases you need to succeed in French business—without the awkward silences. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Learn business French for the workplace. Professionals working with French colleagues who need workplace French beyond bonjour. This is a practical French lesson podcast for English speakers: short real-life situations,...
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Learn business French for the workplace. Professionals working with French colleagues who need workplace French beyond bonjour. This is a practical French lesson podcast for English speakers: short real-life situations, French phrases with phonetic spelling, what natives actually mean, register tips, and when a safer alternative is better. Episodes are hosted in English with real French examples — not a dry textbook lecture. Each episode helps you meetings, deadlines, hierarchy, and vous etiquette with French colleagues. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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