Business English: Writing Emails

to push back (phrasal verb)

repousser, Postpone or delay something

to check out (phrasal verb)

vérifier, To inspect or examine something

to run into (phrasal verb)

rencontrer, To unexpectedly meet someone or find oneself in a situation

cut off (phrasal verb)

couper, To stop the supply of something

to call off (phrasal verb)

annuler, To cancel something

to back up (phrasal verb)

soutenir, To support or help

to set up (phrasal verb)

mettre en place, To establish or arrange something

to put off (phrasal verb)

remettre à plus tard, To postpone something

to get on (phrasal verb)

monter, To enter a vehicle or transportation

to follow up (phrasal verb)

faire un suivi, To pursue or investigate something further

to look into (phrasal verb)

examiner, To investigate or research

to figure out (phrasal verb)

comprendre, To understand or solve something

to go over (phrasal verb)

passer en revue, To review or examine something

to get on (phrasal verb)

monter, To enter a vehicle or transportation

to run after (phrasal verb)

courir après, To chase someone or something

to work on (phrasal verb)

travailler sur, To focus on or dedicate time to something

to see to (phrasal verb)

s'occuper de, To attend to or deal with something

to follow up (phrasal verb)

faire un suivi, To pursue or investigate something further

to pull off (phrasal verb)

réussir, To accomplish something successfully

to sort out (phrasal verb)

trier, To organize or arrange something

to take over (phrasal verb)

prendre le contrôle, To assume control or responsibility for something

to check in (phrasal verb)

s'enregistrer, To register or log in

to express my interest in something / doing something (idiomatic expression)

exprimer mon intérêt pour quelque chose / faire quelque chose, To communicate one's interest in something or doing something

a job offer

une offre d'emploi, An offer of employment

experience

expérience, Knowledge or skill gained from doing something over time

While

pendant que, During the time that

to include

inclure, To contain as part of a whole

programming

programmation, Writing code for computers

an asset (to)

un atout, A useful or valuable thing or person

the non-profit sector

le secteur sans but lucratif, Organizations that do not distribute profits to owners

the social value

la valeur sociale, The importance or worth of something to society

To look forward to + verb-ing (idiomatic expression)

avoir hâte de + verbe-ing, To anticipate with pleasure

to apply for (phrasal verb)

postuler pour, To request consideration for a job or position

to advertise (phrasal verb)

faire de la publicité, To promote or draw attention to something

As requested

, Comme demandé,

to enclose (phrasal verb)

joindre, To include with something else in the same envelope or package

a job application

une candidature, A request for employment

a certification

une certification, A document confirming a qualification or achievement

a resume

un CV, A summary of a person's education, skills, and experience

to be appealing

être attrayant, To be attractive or interesting

The key strengths

Les principaux points forts, The most important or significant strengths

to strive for (phrasal verb)

aspirer à, To make a great effort to achieve something

to provide contributions to (phrasal verb)

apporter des contributions à, To give or supply help or support to something

to contribute to (phrasal verb)

contribuer à, To give or supply something for a purpose

A BS degree

Un diplôme de licence, An undergraduate academic degree

A bachelor's degree

Un diplôme de licence, An undergraduate academic degree

A master's degree

Un diplôme de master, A postgraduate academic degree

to have a comprehensive understanding of ... (idiomatic expression)

avoir une compréhension approfondie de ..., To fully understand or know about something

an employment opportunity

une opportunité d'emploi, A chance to work or be employed

a cover letter

une lettre de motivation, A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document or a parcel of goods

the job reference

la référence de l'emploi, A person who is named as a referee in a job application

a computer manager

un gestionnaire informatique, A person who manages computer systems

the goal

l'objectif, The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result

to leverage

tirer parti de, To use something to maximum advantage

knowledge

connaissance, Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject

to reach a goal (phrasal verb)

atteindre un objectif, To accomplish or achieve an aim or purpose

A deep interest in something

un vif intérêt pour quelque chose, A strong desire to learn more about something

the company

l'entreprise, A commercial business

to share insights and ideas on... (idiomatic expression)

partager des idées et des perspectives sur..., To exchange thoughts or viewpoints on something