15 French Phrases to Ace Your Next Presentation

Preparing for a presentation in French? Whether you're pitching a business idea, giving a lecture, or presenting a project, these 15 phrases will help you navigate your talk with confidence and professionalism.

Opening Your Presentation

• "Bonjour à tous et merci d'être là aujourd'hui." (Hello everyone and thank you for being here today.)
• "Je suis ravi(e) de vous présenter..." (I'm delighted to present to you...)
• "Le sujet de ma présentation est..." (The topic of my presentation is...)

Structuring Your Talk

• "Commençons par..." (Let's start with...)
• "Passons maintenant à..." (Let's now move on to...)
• "Pour illustrer ce point..." (To illustrate this point...)

Engaging Your Audience

• "Avez-vous des questions à ce stade ?" (Do you have any questions at this point?)
• "Comme vous pouvez le voir sur cette diapositive..." (As you can see on this slide...)
• "Prenons un exemple concret..." (Let's take a concrete example...)

Handling Questions

• "Excellente question !" (Excellent question!)
• "Si j'ai bien compris votre question..." (If I've understood your question correctly...)
• "Je vais me renseigner et revenir vers vous." (I'll look into that and get back to you.)

Concluding Your Presentation

• "En conclusion..." (In conclusion...)
• "Merci de votre attention." (Thank you for your attention.)
• "Je suis à votre disposition pour répondre à vos questions." (I'm available to answer your questions.)

Using these phrases will help structure your presentation and make it more engaging for your French-speaking audience. Remember to practice your pronunciation and delivery to boost your confidence. Bonne chance !