🇫🇷 French Job Interview
Interviewing in French? Here are the essential phrases to present yourself, discuss your experience, and make a great impression.
📝 Key phrases
| 🇫🇷 French | 🇬🇧 Translation |
|---|---|
| Merci de me recevoir. | Thank you for having me. |
| J'ai cinq ans d'expérience dans… | I have five years of experience in… |
| Mon principal atout est… | My main strength is… |
| Je recherche un nouveau défi. | I'm looking for a new challenge. |
| Pourriez-vous me décrire le poste ? | Could you describe the role? |
| À quoi ressemble une journée type ? | What does a typical day look like? |
| Je suis disponible immédiatement. | I'm available immediately. |
| Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ? | What are the next steps? |
| Ce poste m'intéresse beaucoup. | I'm very interested in this position. |
| Merci pour votre temps. | Thank you for your time. |
Cultural tip
In France, job interviews tend to be more formal than in the US. Always use "vous" with the interviewer, even if they seem casual. They'll tell you if "tu" is OK.
💬 Conversation with Emma
E
Bonjour ! Merci d'être venu. Asseyez-vous, je vous en prie.
Hello! Thanks for coming. Please, have a seat.
You
Merci de me recevoir. Ce poste m'intéresse beaucoup.
Thank you for having me. I'm very interested in this position.
E
Parlez-moi de vous.
Tell me about yourself.
You
J'ai cinq ans d'expérience dans le marketing digital. Je recherche un nouveau défi.
I have five years of experience in digital marketing. I'm looking for a new challenge.
E
Quel est votre principal atout ?
What is your main strength?
You
Mon principal atout est ma capacité d'adaptation.
My main strength is my adaptability.
E
Avez-vous des questions pour moi ?
Do you have any questions for me?
You
Oui — à quoi ressemble une journée type ? Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ?
Yes — what does a typical day look like? What are the next steps?
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