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A2 Lesson 1 of 3 · Phone, Appointments & Services

On the phone

Answer and make a phone call, ask for someone and leave a message.

12 min · 7 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Use the phone formulas
  • Ask for someone and say who is calling
  • Leave a simple message
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Allô ? is only used on the phone.
  • 2Je peux parler à… ? C’est de la part de qui ? Ne quittez pas.
  • 3Message: Pouvez-vous lui dire de me rappeler au… ?
  • 4Numbers by pairs in France (06 45…); by groups in Canada (514 555 0123).

Key vocabulary

le cabinetoffice (doctor, lawyer)
la réunionmeeting
rappelerto call back
laisser un messageto leave a message