Career event networking: Exploring Career Opportunities
Get Full LessonPractice pronunciation and master this lesson with smart-repetition via the PrettyFluent App
Key Phrases
Quel est votre métier?
What is your profession?
Cherchez-vous de nouvelles opportunités?
Are you looking for new opportunities?
Avez-vous des conseils?
Do you have any advice?
Skills You'll Learn
Introducing oneself
Se présenter
Discussing professions
Discuter des professions
Networking
Réseautage
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine meeting someone new at a networking event in France. You introduce yourself as a web developer and start a conversation with a graphic designer named Sophie. You both discuss your current work projects and explore potential opportunities for collaboration or career advancement.
Bonjour, je m'appelle Emily Smith . Et vous?
Hello, my name is Emily Smith. And you?
Enchanté, je m'appelle Sophie. Quel est votre métier?
Nice to meet you, my name is Sophie. What is your profession?
Je suis développeur web. Et vous, que faites-vous?
I am a web developer. And you, what do you do?
Je suis graphiste. Travaillez-vous sur des projets intéressants?
I am a graphic designer. Are you working on interesting projects?
Oui, je travaille sur plusieurs applications. Et vous, travaillez-vous sur quelque chose de spécial?
Yes, I am working on several applications. And you, are you working on something special?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bonjour
bohn-zhoor
Hello
Je
zhuh
I
M'appelle
m ah-pehl
Am called
💬 [M'] only appears attached to the next word: here [m'appelle] = [me appelle]. You can't say [m'] by itself.
See breakdown →Je m'appelle
zhuh m ah-pehl
My name is
💬 [M'] in [je m'appelle] is the shortened form of [me] before a vowel sound. You'll see the same pattern in [je m'intéresse] or [je m'occupe].
See breakdown →Et
eh
And
Vous ?
voo
You?
🇫🇷 [Et vous ?] is a very normal polite follow-up in first meetings, including networking. It keeps the conversation balanced without sounding pushy.
See breakdown →Et vous ?
eh voo
And you?
🇫🇷 [Et vous ?] is a very natural way to throw the question back to the other person in professional small talk. In France, not asking something back can feel a bit abrupt.
See breakdown →Enchanté
ahn-shahn-tay
Nice to meet you
🇫🇷 At a career event, [Enchanté] is polite and standard when you first meet someone. Many people say it quickly right after names, almost like a ritual.
See breakdown →Quel
kell
What
Learn this vocabulary list the easy way
Get PrettyFluent for smart practice & lasting retention
Guides for French learners
More from "Career event networking"
Similar French Lessons
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)
Opening with someone you dont know
Making friends at office party
Finding common ground and following the thread
Making friends at office party
Suggesting lunch or coffee
Making friends at office party
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer