French - Work: Schedules and Requests

La réunion est à ___.

The meeting is at ___.

Meaning: The meeting is at ___.

When to use: Use this phrase to say the time of a meeting or appointment: for example, 10 heures, midi, 14 h 30.

Est-ce que je peux partir plus tôt aujourd'hui ?

Can I leave early today?

Meaning: Can I leave early today?

When to use: Use this polite request when you want permission to finish earlier than usual. With a manager you may use vous in the wider conversation.

Je ne peux pas venir travailler aujourd'hui.

I can't come to work today.

Meaning: I can't come to work today.

When to use: Say this to inform your manager or team of an absence. You can add a brief reason if needed.

J'ai besoin de plus de temps.

I need more time.

Meaning: I need more time.

When to use: Use this when a deadline is tight or you need extra time to finish a task.

J'ai envoyé le ___.

I sent the ___.

Meaning: I sent the ___.

When to use: Use this to confirm that you have sent a document, email, or message. Adjust le/la/les depending on the noun (le rapport, la facture, les documents).

Tip: Remember to change le to la or les to match the gender/number of the noun.

Qui est responsable de ___ ?

Who is responsible for ___?

Meaning: Who is responsible for ___?

When to use: Use this to ask who is in charge of a project, order, or task: responsable du projet, de la commande, or des livraisons.

Tip: Watch the link between de + le/la/les — it becomes du, de la, de l' or des depending on the noun.

J'ai un entretien d'embauche le ___.

I have a job interview on ___.

Meaning: I have a job interview on ___.

When to use: Use this to tell colleagues or your manager when an interview is scheduled (dates, weekdays, or specific days).

Je travaille tard aujourd'hui.

I'm working late today.

Meaning: I'm working late today.

When to use: Use this to explain a temporary change in schedule when you'll finish later than usual.

Je suis responsable de ___.

I'm responsible for ___.

Meaning: I'm responsible for ___.

When to use: Use this to describe your duties. With definite nouns, de may become du, de la, de l' or des: responsable du marketing, de la logistique.

Tip: Remember the correct preposition form (du / de la / de l' / des) before the noun.