10 Common French phrases: How to structure a speech or talk
Whether you’re giving a presentation or simply introducing yourself to a group of people, knowing how to structure a speech or talk in French can be a valuable skill.
In this lesson, we’ll go over 10 common French phrases for structuring a speech or talk.
Bonjour à tous. (Hello, everyone.)
This phrase is used to begin a speech or talk, and to greet the audience.
Je vais parler de ___. (I’m going to talk about ___.)
This phrase is used to introduce the topic or theme of the speech or talk.
Tout d’abord, je vais ___ . (First, I’m going to ___ .)
This phrase is used to introduce the first point or topic of the speech or talk.
Ensuite, je vais ___ . (Next, I’m going to ___ .)
This phrase is used to introduce the second point or topic of the speech or talk.
Après cela, je vais ___ . (After that, I’m going to ___ .)
This phrase is used to introduce the third point or topic of the speech or talk.
Pour résumer, j’ai parlé de ___. (To summarize, I talked about ___.)
This phrase is used to summarize the main points or topics covered in the speech or talk.
En conclusion, ___. (In conclusion, ___ .)
This phrase is used to wrap up the speech or talk, and to give a final statement or message.
Merci de votre attention. (Thank you for your attention.)
This phrase is used to express gratitude to the audience for listening.
Avez-vous des questions ? (Do you have any questions?)
This phrase is used to invite the audience to ask questions or seek clarification.
Je suis à votre disposition pour répondre à vos questions. (I’m available to answer your questions.)
This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is willing and available to answer any questions or concerns the audience may have.
Learning these common French phrases for structuring a speech or talk will help you to communicate more effectively in formal settings.
Additionally, it is helpful to learn basic French vocabulary and grammar rules to build your language skills. With practice and persistence, you’ll soon be able to deliver speeches and talks with ease in French.