L'entretien du mardi
Yanis, with a crisp tie and calm demeanor, navigates a pivotal interview, leaving a lasting impression with his poised follow-up.
Today's learning
- 1-minute story
- Native narration
- 9 useful words
- 3 comprehension questions
- A2 French
Pre-Reading Vocabulary
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Your French story — tap highlighted words when you need help
Yanis arrive dix minutes avant l'heure, car le courriel insistait sur l'importance de la . Il serre deux mains fermes, puis s'assoit avec son dossier soigneusement fermé. La responsable accueille l' et affiche un sur un grand écran silencieux. Elle demande comment Yanis gère son travail lorsque plusieurs tombent la même semaine. Il explique calmement qu'il écrit trois chaque matin et met à jour le tableau partagé à midi. Après vingt minutes, ils discutent encore des formations possibles, puis se lèvent pour se dire au revoir. Yanis descend les escaliers, pensant au mail de remerciement qu'il enverra le soir même, soulignant sa pour un second entretien.
Show full English translation
Yanis arrives ten minutes early, as the email emphasized the importance of punctuality. He exchanges firm handshakes, then sits down with his folder neatly closed. The manager welcomes the project team and displays a shared calendar on a large silent screen. She asks how Yanis manages his work when multiple deadlines fall in the same week. He calmly explains that he writes down three priorities each morning and updates the shared board at noon. After twenty minutes, they continue discussing possible training, then stand to say goodbye. Yanis descends the stairs, thinking about the thank-you email he will send that evening, highlighting his availability for a second interview.
Vocabulary recap
Reading Comprehension Exercise
A2 French Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. Combien de minutes avant Yanis arrive-t-il?
Correct: Dix minutes avant l'heure
Yanis arrive dix minutes avant l'heure pour montrer son respect pour la ponctualité, un aspect souvent valorisé dans les milieux professionnels.
2. Qu'est-ce que la responsable montre sur l'écran?
Correct: Un calendrier partagé
La responsable utilise un calendrier partagé pour coordonner les tâches de l'équipe, un outil essentiel dans la gestion de projets.
3. Que prévoit Yanis après la rencontre?
Correct: Un mail de remerciement le soir même
Envoyer un mail de remerciement est une pratique courante après un entretien, montrant professionnalisme et intérêt pour le poste.
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Patterns to reuse
How to say you arrive early or late
Yanis arrive dix minutes avant l'heure
Yanis arrives ten minutes early
In French, you can say:
[person] arrive [time expression] avant l'heure
- cinq minutes avant l'heure
- juste à l'heure
- en retard
Use 'avant l'heure' to say you arrive early, and 'en retard' if you're late.
Talking about sharing information at work
un calendrier partagé
a shared calendar
To describe something shared:
[noun] partagé(e)
- dossier partagé
- tableau partagé
- fichier partagé
'Partagé' means 'shared' and can describe documents, boards, or files in an office.
Explaining how you organize tasks
Il écrit trois priorités chaque matin
He writes down three priorities every morning
To talk about regular actions:
[subject] [verb] chaque [moment/time]
- Je prépare la liste chaque soir
- Nous vérifions le calendrier chaque semaine
Use 'chaque' plus the time word to say 'every' or 'each' (e.g., every morning).
Translator's Note
"This story captures the nuances of a professional setting, emphasizing punctuality and communication, key elements in French business culture."
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