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Article excerpt · target grammar marked

French-speaking professionals often face a hidden challenge when they use English at work. For example, éventuellement does not mean eventually — it means possibly. And a salon professionnel is a trade fair, not a hair salon.

Grammar Reference · False Friends & Register

éventuellement ≠

French éventuellement = possibly / if necessary in English. Eventually means after time or a process: She eventually became manager.

actuellement ≠

French actuellement = currently in English. Actually means 'in fact' or is used to correct someone: He is currently on leave.

une demande = request

In professional English, use request — not 'demand'. Demand sounds aggressive. I submitted a request to HR.

un salon = trade fair

In a professional context, salon professionnel = trade fair / trade show. We exhibited at the trade fair in Lyon.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

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1.She sent a to her manager for an extra day off.

2.We will need to hire more staff next quarter — nothing is confirmed.

3.After years of hard work, he received a promotion.

4.She is responsible for coordinating all executive travel.

5.The team attended a in Frankfurt to meet new suppliers.

6.He was asked to the Monday briefing while the director was abroad.

02Exercise 2 — Find and Correct the Error

find the error · rewrite the sentence

1.I will eventually send the file if I find time — it is not certain.

2.She made a demand to the director for an updated schedule.

3.We exhibited our new product at the professional salon in Berlin.

4.He is actually managing the project while the director is on leave.

5.She was asked to animate the quarterly review session.

6.The company sent three employees to a formation in Brussels.

7.Possibly, after months of talks, the two companies agreed on a deal.

8.I will eventually need your approval — I am not sure it will be necessary.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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