Requesting an extension on an assignment

Situation

You won't be able to hand in an assignment on time and you want to ask your professor for an extension. This dialogue shows how to make a convincing request.

The roles

• You
  Listen

  Bonjour, auriez-vous quelques minutes ? J'aimerais vous parler de mon travail.

  Hello, would you have a few minutes? I would like to talk to you about my assignment.

• The professor
  Listen

  Oui, bien sûr. De quoi s'agit-il ?

  Yes, of course. What is it about?

• You
  Listen

  J'ai eu un problème de santé cette semaine et je crains de ne pas pouvoir respecter le délai.

  I had a health problem this week and I'm afraid I won't be able to meet the deadline.

• The professor
  Listen

  Je comprends. De combien de temps supplémentaire auriez-vous besoin ?

  I understand. How much extra time would you need?

• You
  Listen

  Si possible, j'aimerais remettre le travail trois jours plus tard. J'ai déjà fait la moitié de la recherche.

  If possible, I would like to hand in the assignment three days later. I have already done half of the research.