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Dialogue

J'ai terminé un brouillon de la proposition.

zhay tair-mee-NAY uhn broo-YOH(n) duh lah proh-poh-zee-SYOH(n) I finished a draft of the proposal.

Je peux relire le brouillon avant que vous le partagiez.

zhuh puh ruh-LEER luh broo-YOH(n) ah-VA(n) kuh voo luh par-tah-ZHYEH I can review it before you share it.

Pouvez-vous vérifier la section d'introduction ?

poo-vay-VOO vair-ee-FYAY lah sek-SYOH(n) dan-troh-dook-SYOH(n) Could you check the introduction section?

L'idée principale est claire.

lee-DAY pran-see-PAHL ay KLAIR The main idea is clear.

Mais la section semble trop longue.

may lah sek-SYOH(n) sah(n)bl troh LOHNG But the section feels too long.

Devrais-je déplacer certains détails dans une autre section ?

duh-VRAY zhuh day-plah-SAY sair-TA(n) day-TAI dah(n) ZUHN OH-truh sek-SYOH(n) Should I move some details to another section?

Mettez les détails supplémentaires dans la section de contexte.

meh-TAY lay day-TAI syoo-play-mahn-TAIR dah(n) lah sek-SYOH(n) duh kohn-TEKST Put the extra details in the background section.

Je vais réviser le brouillon et vous le renvoyer.

zhuh vay ray-vee-ZAY luh broo-YOH(n) ay voo luh rah(n)-vwah-YAY I will revise the draft and send it back.

Envoyez la nouvelle version quand elle sera prête.

ahn-vwah-YAY lah noo-VEL vair-SYOH(n) kah(n)T el suh-RAH PRET Send the new version when it is ready.

Word by Word

J'ai “J'ai” means “I have” here and helps form the statement “J'ai terminé un brouillon de la proposition.” It is used before a past-participial form such as “terminé” to say what the speaker has done. Use it when describing your own completed action, for example in a work update.

terminé “terminé” means “finished” here: the speaker has finished the draft. It is the form used with “J'ai” in “J'ai terminé un brouillon de la proposition.” Use “J'ai” followed by a completed-action form when reporting that a task is done.

un “un” introduces one unspecified draft in “un brouillon de la proposition,” meaning “a draft.” It comes directly before the noun it determines. Use it before a singular masculine noun when referring to one item that has not been identified as a particular one.

brouillon “brouillon” means “draft” here, referring to the unfinished version of the proposal. In “un brouillon de la proposition,” “de la proposition” identifies what the draft belongs to. Use it when discussing a document that is still being reviewed or revised at work.

de “de” links “un brouillon” to “la proposition,” giving the meaning “a draft of the proposal.” It is used between a noun and the thing that specifies or belongs to it. Reuse the pattern “un brouillon de + document or project.”

la “la” means “the” before “proposition” in “de la proposition,” referring to a specific proposal. It appears directly before the noun it determines. Use it when both speakers can identify the particular thing being discussed.

proposition “proposition” means “proposal” here, the document whose draft is being discussed. It is specified by “la” in “la proposition.” Use it for a proposal that is being prepared, reviewed, or shared in a work setting.

Je “Je” means “I” and identifies the speaker in “Je peux relire le brouillon.” It normally appears before the verb that describes the speaker’s action or ability. Use it to state what you can do or intend to do yourself.

peux “peux” means “can” here, expressing the speaker’s ability or offer to review the draft. It is used before the infinitive “relire” in “Je peux relire le brouillon.” Use “Je peux + infinitive” to offer or state that you are able to do something.

relire “relire” means “review” or “read again” here, referring to checking the draft before it is shared. It follows “peux” as the action the speaker can perform. Use it with a document when you want to check it by reading it again.

le “le” means “the” in “le brouillon,” referring to the specific draft already mentioned. In the same dialogue, “le” also appears in “vous le partagiez” as “it,” referring back to the draft. Use it before a known masculine noun or after a verb as a short reference to that known item.

avant “avant” means “before” here and introduces the time relationship in “avant que vous le partagiez.” It is followed by “que” when the following part is a clause with its own subject. Use “avant que + clause” to say that one action happens before another.

que “que” introduces the clause “que vous le partagiez” after “avant,” meaning “before you share it.” Here it connects the time expression to the following action rather than carrying the whole meaning alone. Reuse “avant que” before a clause describing the later action.

vous “vous” means “you” in “que vous le partagiez,” identifying the person who will share the draft. It appears before the verb form “partagiez.” Use it when addressing the person responsible for the action in a clause.

partagiez “partagiez” means “share” here, referring to sharing the draft. It appears in the clause “que vous le partagiez” after “avant que,” which introduces an action that has not happened yet at that point. Use it after “avant que” when describing what someone shares before another action.

Pouvez “Pouvez” means “can” or, in this question, “could,” as in “Pouvez-vous vérifier la section d'introduction ?” It comes before “vous” in this polite question and is followed by the infinitive “vérifier.” Use “Pouvez-vous + infinitive” to make a polite request.

vérifier “vérifier” means “check” here, referring to checking the introduction section. It follows “Pouvez-vous” in the request “Pouvez-vous vérifier la section d'introduction ?” Use it before a document part, detail, or other item that needs checking.

section “section” means “section” here, referring to a distinct part of the proposal. In “la section d'introduction,” the following phrase specifies which section it is. Use it when referring to an organized part of a document or presentation.

d'introduction “d'introduction” means “of the introduction” and specifies the section in “la section d'introduction.” It is the contracted form used before “introduction” in the dialogue. Use “section d'introduction” to identify the opening section of a document.

L'idée “L'idée” means “the idea” here, referring to the central idea of the proposal. It is the subject of “L'idée principale est claire.” Use it to discuss an idea that is already identifiable in the conversation or document.

principale “principale” means “main” here and identifies which idea is being discussed in “L'idée principale.” It adds the sense that this is the central idea rather than a secondary detail. Use it before or after the noun pattern “l'idée principale” when discussing the central point of a proposal.

est “est” means “is” here and links “L'idée principale” with the description “claire.” It is used to state the condition or quality of the idea. Use it to connect a subject with an adjective that describes it.

claire “claire” means “clear” here, describing the main idea as easy to understand. It follows “est” in “L'idée principale est claire.” Use it when giving positive feedback about an explanation, message, or idea.

Mais “Mais” means “but” and introduces a contrasting point: the main idea is clear, but the section is too long. It connects the positive feedback with the criticism that follows. Use it to add a limitation or different point after a previous statement.

semble “semble” means “seems” here and presents the speaker’s impression that the section is too long. It is followed by the description “trop longue” in “la section semble trop longue.” Use “semble + adjective” when giving an assessment as an impression rather than stating it as an absolute fact.

trop “trop” means “too” here and shows that the section is longer than appropriate in “trop longue.” It comes directly before the adjective it modifies. Use “trop + adjective” to say that something exceeds a suitable or desired degree.

longue “longue” means “long” here, describing the section as too long. It appears after “semble trop” in “la section semble trop longue.” Use it with “section” when commenting on the length of a document part.

Devrais “Devrais” means “should” here, asking whether the speaker ought to move some details: “Devrais-je déplacer certains détails dans une autre section ?” With “-je,” it forms a polite question about what action would be advisable. Use “Devrais-je + infinitive” when asking for guidance about a possible action.

déplacer “déplacer” means “move” here, referring to moving details from one section to another. It follows “Devrais-je” in the question “Devrais-je déplacer certains détails dans une autre section ?” Use it with an object and a destination when discussing where to move material.

certains “certains” means “some” here, referring to selected details rather than all of them. It comes before “détails” in “certains détails.” Use it before a plural noun when referring to particular items without identifying exactly which ones.

détails “détails” means “details” here, referring to extra pieces of information in the proposal. It is the object of “déplacer” in “déplacer certains détails.” Use it when discussing specific information that may be added, removed, or moved within a document.

dans “dans” means “in” here and introduces the section that will receive the details: “dans une autre section.” It comes before the destination or place. Use “déplacer quelque chose dans + destination” when saying where material should be moved.

une “une” introduces one unspecified alternative section in “une autre section,” meaning “another section.” It appears directly before the feminine noun “section.” Use it before a singular feminine noun when referring to one item or place.

autre “autre” means “another” here and identifies a section different from the one currently being discussed. It follows “une” in “une autre section.” Use “un autre” or “une autre” before a noun when referring to a different option or place.

Mettez “Mettez” means “put” or “place” here and gives a direct instruction about where to put the extra details. It is used at the beginning of “Mettez les détails supplémentaires dans la section de contexte.” Use it to tell someone politely or formally to place something somewhere.

les “les” means “the” in “les détails supplémentaires,” referring to the specific extra details already under discussion. It appears before the plural noun phrase. Use it when referring to several identifiable items.

supplémentaires “supplémentaires” means “additional” or “extra” here, describing the details that do not need to remain in the main section. It follows “les détails” in “les détails supplémentaires.” Use it with a plural noun when identifying added material or information.

contexte “contexte” means “background” or “context” here, referring to the section where the extra details should be placed. It appears in “la section de contexte.” Use it when discussing information that explains the background of a proposal or topic.

vais “vais” means “am going to” here and helps express the speaker’s planned action in “Je vais réviser le brouillon.” It is followed by the infinitive “réviser.” Use “Je vais + infinitive” to state what you plan or intend to do next.

réviser “réviser” means “revise” here, referring to making changes to the draft after receiving feedback. It follows “Je vais” in “Je vais réviser le brouillon.” Use it with a document when improving or changing it before sending a new version.

et “et” means “and” here and links the two planned actions “réviser” and “vous le renvoyer.” It joins actions performed as part of the same plan. Use it to connect two related actions or items.

renvoyer “renvoyer” means “send back” here, referring to returning the revised draft to the other person. It follows “et” in “Je vais réviser le brouillon et vous le renvoyer.” Use it when sending something back to the person who previously sent or reviewed it.

Envoyez “Envoyez” means “send” here and gives a direct instruction to send the new version. It begins “Envoyez la nouvelle version quand elle sera prête.” Use it at the start of a polite or formal instruction about sending something.

nouvelle “nouvelle” means “new” here and describes the version created after revision. It appears in “la nouvelle version.” Use it before a noun when referring to an updated or recently created item.

version “version” means “version” here, referring to the revised form of the draft. In “la nouvelle version,” “nouvelle” identifies it as the updated one. Use it when comparing or sending different forms of a document.

quand “quand” means “when” here and introduces the condition for sending the version: “quand elle sera prête.” It connects the requested action with the time when the version is ready. Use “quand + clause” to specify when an action should happen.

elle “elle” means “it” here and refers back to “la nouvelle version.” It is the subject of “sera prête” in “quand elle sera prête.” Use it to refer back to a feminine noun such as “version” instead of repeating the noun.

sera “sera” means “will be” here and describes the future state of the new version in “elle sera prête.” It appears before the adjective “prête.” Use it to say what condition something will have at a later time.

prête “prête” means “ready” here, describing the new version when it can be sent. It completes “elle sera prête” in “Envoyez la nouvelle version quand elle sera prête.” Use it when a document, task, or item is prepared for the next action.

Grammar Points

avant que + subjonctif

Relisez la proposition avant que vous la partagiez.

ruh-lee-ZAY lah proh-poh-zee-SYOH(n) ah-VA(n) kuh voo lah par-tah-ZHYEH

Review the proposal before you share it.

Après « avant que », le français utilise le subjonctif : « partagiez » exprime une action encore incertaine.

Impératif

Mettez le contexte dans l'introduction.

meh-TAY luh kohn-TEKST dah(n) lan-troh-dook-SYOH(n)

Put the context in the introduction.

« Mettez » est l'impératif de « mettre » pour donner une instruction directe à « vous ».

French Vocabulary

avant que conj

ah-VA(n) kuh before

brouillon noun

broo-YOH(n) draft

idée noun

ee-DAY idea

introduction noun

an-troh-dook-SYOH(n) introduction

partagiez verb

par-tah-ZHYEH you share

peux verb

puh can

principale adj

pran-see-PAHL main

proposition noun

proh-poh-zee-SYOH(n) proposal

relire verb

ruh-LEER to review

section noun

sek-SYOH(n) section

terminé verb

tair-mee-NAY finished

vérifier verb

vair-ee-FYAY to check

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Could you check the introduction section?

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Pouvez-vous vérifier la section d'introduction ?

The main idea is clear.

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L'idée principale est claire.

But the section feels too long.

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Mais la section semble trop longue.

Spelling

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to check

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vérifier

proposal

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proposition

finished

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terminé

draft

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brouillon