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Email and letter writing (Courriel et lettre)
French · Chapter 2 · 2. Email and letter writing
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- Layout of a formal or semi-formal email and letter: objet, formule d'appel, formule de politesse, signature
- Formal: lettre de candidature (applying for a job, internship, course or exchange)
- Formal: expressing a complaint or dissatisfaction (plainte, mécontentement) and making a claim (réclamation)
- Semi-formal: asking for information (demande de renseignement) and writing to a person in charge
- Semi-formal: practical arrangements (organisation pratique) for a visit, event or exchange
- Register: vouvoiement, formal and semi-formal tone