Chapter III · Professional lifeA1
79Dialogue · A1
Introducing yourself to your new team
Situation
It is your first day. Beginner version: a short, clear introduction to a colleague.
The roles
- YouListen
Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Sofia. C'est ma première journée.
Hello! My name is Sofia. It is my first day.
- A colleagueListen
Bonjour Sofia ! Bienvenue. Moi, c'est Marc.
Hello Sofia! Welcome. I'm Marc.
- YouListen
Enchantée, Marc. Je travaille à la comptabilité.
Nice to meet you, Marc. I work in accounting.
- A colleagueListen
Super ! Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas.
Great! If you have questions, don't hesitate.
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
Introducing yourself to your new teamDialogue 79
- YouListen
Merci beaucoup. C'est gentil.
Thank you very much. That's kind.
- A colleagueListen
Bonne première journée !
Have a good first day!
Vocabulary
- Je m'appelle...My name is...
- ma première journéemy first day
- EnchantéeNice to meet you— Polite phrase when meeting
- la comptabilitéaccounting
- n'hésite pasdon't hesitate
Culture note
In Quebec, using "tu" between colleagues is common, even from day one. A new colleague is often warmly welcomed.
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Introducing yourself to your new teamWeb version ↗Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.