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Hello, James Brown speaking.
Level 15
Phone Conversations
Answering calls, leaving messages, and spelling your name. Phone calls remove the visual clues that normally help learners. This level gives you routines for opening a call, clarifying details, and leaving clear messages.
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Vocabulary
allô
hello on the phone
à l'appareil
speaking
un message
message
rappeler
to call back
joindre
to reach
laisser
to leave
le numéro
number
épeler
to spell
attendre
to wait
la ligne
line
occupé / occupée
busy
disponible
available
transférer
to transfer
la messagerie
voicemail
urgent
urgent
Sentence Patterns
Allô, Madame Martin à l'appareil.
Hello, Madame Martin speaking.
Puis-je parler à Monsieur Dupont ?
May I speak to Monsieur Dupont?
Il n'est pas disponible pour le moment.
He is not available at the moment.
Pouvez-vous lui laisser un message ?
Can you leave him a message?
Pouvez-vous me rappeler, s'il vous plaît ?
Can you call me back, please?
Mon numéro est le zéro six...
My number is oh six...
Je vais épeler mon nom.
I am going to spell my name.
Ne quittez pas, je vous transfère.
Please hold, I am transferring you.
Je tombe sur la messagerie.
I am getting voicemail.
C'est assez urgent.
It is fairly urgent.
Translation exercises
Translate into French
May I speak to Madame Bernard?
Translate into French
Can you call me back, please?
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My number is zero six...
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I am going to spell my name.
Comprehension check
Comprehension
What does 'à l'appareil' mean on the phone?
Comprehension
How do you say 'to call back'?
Comprehension
What is 'voicemail' in French?
Comprehension
How do you ask to speak to someone?
Comprehension
Which verb means 'to spell'?
Roleplay practice
Calling the school
Phone the school and ask to speak to a teacher. Leave a message if needed.
Use a phone greetingAsk for the personLeave a message or number
Roleplay response
Starter: Allô, ...
Missed call follow-up
Return a missed call and say who you are.
Say your nameMention the missed callAsk for a call back if necessary
Roleplay response
Starter: Bonjour, c'est ...
Spelling your surname
Give your full name and spell your surname to a receptionist.
Say your nameSay you will spell itGive your number
Roleplay response
Starter: Je vais épeler mon nom.
Final challenge
Write a practical phone message with your name, number, and reason for calling.
Introduce yourselfLeave a numberState the reasonAsk for a call back
Write your challenge answer
Draft your own answer, then compare it with the sample if you need support.