10 French basic sentences: How to talk about your job
If you’re learning French and want to be able to talk about your job, it’s important to know some basic sentences and vocabulary related to employment.
In this lesson, we’ll go over 10 French basic sentences that will help you talk about your job.
- Je suis ingénieur. (I am an engineer.) This sentence is a basic way to say what your job is. If you’re not an engineer, you can substitute your own profession.
- Je travaille dans une entreprise. (I work in a company.) This sentence is useful for giving some context about where you work.
- Mon entreprise est basée à Paris. (My company is based in Paris.) This sentence is helpful for specifying the location of your company.
- Je travaille à plein temps. (I work full time.) This sentence is useful for indicating the number of hours you work.
- Mon travail consiste à gérer des projets. (My job consists of managing projects.) This sentence is helpful for describing what your job involves.
- Je suis responsable des ventes. (I am responsible for sales.) This sentence is useful for indicating your job title or the specific area you work in.
- Mon travail est très intéressant. (My job is very interesting.) This sentence is helpful for sharing your opinion about your job.
- Je travaille avec une équipe. (I work with a team.) This sentence is useful for indicating that you work with other people.
- Mon travail est très exigeant. (My job is very demanding.) This sentence is helpful for describing the level of difficulty or challenge in your job.
- J’ai beaucoup de responsabilités dans mon travail. (I have a lot of responsibilities in my job.) This sentence is useful for indicating the level of responsibility you have in your job.
Remember, these are just basic sentences to help you talk about your job in French. As you become more comfortable with the language, you can start to add more details and nuances to your descriptions. With practice and persistence, you’ll soon be able to speak about your job with ease in French.