Business French Lessons in Paris for Professionals
Tailored Business French Training in Paris and Online
Build the Professional Business French Skills You Need to Succeed
If you are looking for private Business French lessons in Paris, our tailored courses are designed to help professionals communicate effectively in French-speaking work environments.
For over 12 years, French à La Carte has supported professionals and companies in Paris and internationally with tailored Business French programs.
Our Business French Paris programs have been designed to meet the needs of international professionals working in France.
Whether you work with clients, colleagues, or partners, our private Business French training helps you gain confidence and clarity in real business situations.
We also help you develop a strong understanding of intercultural relations within the company, a key skill in Business French communication.
Flexible Business French Lessons for Busy Professionals
Learn Business French at Your Own Rhythm, Wherever You Are
We understand that professionals have demanding schedules. That’s why our Business French lessons are designed to be fully flexible and adaptable to your lifestyle.
You can choose where and how you learn:
Before presenting the options, here is how you can organise your lessons:
At your office in Paris
At home
Online via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
7 days a week
Availability:
8:15 am – 9:30 pm
Lesson format:
Private or mini-groups
Minimum 1 hour (online)
1.5 hours (in-person)
Intensive or blended programs available
For professionals who travel frequently, we can combine in-person and online Business French lessons to ensure continuity.
What You Will Achieve with Business French Lessons
Develop Practical Communication Skills for the Workplace
Our Business French training focuses on real-life professional communication. You will gradually build the ability to express yourself clearly and confidently in a wide range of workplace situations.
Here is what you will be able to do through your Business French lessons:
Hold conversations with French-speaking colleagues and business partners (A1–A2)
Build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation (A1–A2)
Gain confidence in everyday workplace communication (A1–A2)
Understand intercultural relations within the company ( A1-C1)
Leading professional meetings ( B1+-B2-C1)
Participate in meetings and professional discussions (B1–B2)
Deliver presentations with clarity and structure (B1–C1)
Conduct negotiations and manage business interactions (B1–C1)
Write professional emails, reports, and formal documents (B1–C1)
Use industry-specific Business French vocabulary (marketing, law, IT, finance, etc.)
Practical and Task-Oriented Business French Training
Learn French Through Real Workplace Situations
Instead of focusing only on theory, we train you to use French in the same situations you face at work.
To make learning more effective, we use realistic business activities:
Role-plays based on workplace situations
Case studies from real companies
Functional communication exercises
Industry-specific vocabulary development ( law, finance, fashion, catering)
Initial Assessment and Personalized Business French Program
Start with a Clear Understanding of Your Level and Goals
Before starting your Business French training, we take time to understand your needs and objectives.
To ensure a fully tailored program, we begin with:
A free 20–30 minute consultation on Zoom
An assessment of your speaking and comprehension level
(Optional) Grammar test for more detailed evaluation
This allows us to design a Business French program that matches your professional reality.
Business French Levels: From Beginner to Advanced
A Step-by-Step Progression for Every Professional Level
Business French for Beginners (A1–A2)
At this stage, the focus is on essential communication skills.
You will learn to:
Understand and use basic Business French expressions
Communicate in simple workplace situations
Build confidence in speaking French at work
Business French for Intermediate Learners (A2–B1)
At this level, you start gaining real autonomy in professional situations.
You will learn to:
Participate in meetings
Use standard Business French vocabulary
Communicate more fluently with colleagues
Advanced Business French (B2+)
At this level, you refine your ability to communicate in complex professional contexts.
You will focus on:
Presentations and public speaking
Negotiation and persuasion techniques
Advanced writing (emails, reports, documents)
Formal and professional communication
French for Diplomacy and International Relations
Specialized Business French Training for Diplomatic Contexts
We also offer advanced Business French training for diplomats, embassies, and international organizations.
These courses are taught by experienced French teachers who have who have trained diplomats up to C1+ level.
This program focuses on high-level professional communication in formal and diplomatic environments.
You will develop skills in:
Political and diplomatic vocabulary
Mastery of sector-specific terminology (culture, economics, energy, defence, health, etc.)
Preparing official speeches for an international audience
Adapting language register to formal and administrative contexts
Negotiation and mediation skills in French (to nuance, to convince, to manage conflicts, and to analyze implicit meaning)
Intercultural communication and strategic discourse adaptation
Formal communication and diplomatic protocol
Writing official documents and reports
Understanding international relations terminology
Preparing for embassy and institutional examinations
This specialized Business French training is fully adapted to the needs of international professionals.
Trusted Business French Training for International Organizations
Proven Experience with Leading Institutions Worldwide
Our Business French programs are trusted by major international organizations and companies.
Our clients include:
British Embassy
Air France / KLM
UNESCO
OECD
United States Institute of Peace
Human Rights Watch
These partnerships reflect the quality and reliability of our Business French training in Paris and online.
FAQ – Business French Lessons in Paris
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Business French lessons are designed for professionals, executives, and students who need French for work. They are suitable for all levels, from beginners (A1) to advanced learners (C1+).
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It is 24 working hours. If a lesson is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, it is deducted from the package.
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At the start, you choose either online or in-person lessons. However, if you have chosen in-person lessons and you are traveling, you can absolutely take your lessons online during business trips or holidays.
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No problem, we are used to teaching Business French to very busy professionals. You can skip lessons and resume when you are ready.
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For Business French, especially from B1+ level, we work with experienced teachers who are familiar with this type of audience and who understand the challenges of your business. Some teachers have also worked in companies themselves and have additional expertise (marketing, law, etc.). One of our tutors was previously a lawyer.
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Unfortunately not, the minimum duration for in-person lessons is 1.5 hours. If you have limited time, we recommend 1-hour online lessons.
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Business French lessons can take place:
In Paris (at your office, home, or a café)
Online via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
This allows full flexibility for busy professionals.
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Yes. Business French for beginners focuses on essential workplace communication, basic vocabulary, and simple professional interactions. In reality, you first need to have a solid grasp of the basics of the language before moving on to Business French. We can really talk about Business French from B1 level onwards.
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Yes. Every Business French program is tailored to your profession, industry, and specific goals (marketing, law, IT, finance, etc.). We adapt to your professional field. However, our work remains primarily language-focused, and our teachers are not specialists in your specific industry.
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Yes. Business French focuses on professional communication, workplace vocabulary, formal writing, and real business situations, unlike general French which is more everyday-focused.
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Pricing per Hour for business French lessons
Personal Tutoring Rates
1 person - Day time - 68 €/ hour ( 10 lessons)
2 people - Day time - 75 €/ hour ( 10 lessons)
1 person - After 7pm or weekends - 75 €/ hour ( 10 lessons)
2 people- After 7pm or weekends - 82 €/ hour ( 10 lessons)