Writing formal letters (2) in French

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Writing formal letters (2)

Here are some common expressions to help you perfect a formal letter or e-mail in French.
To apologise:
Nous vous prions / je vous prie de bien vouloir nous excuser pour les dégâts causés à votre véhicule.
I hope you will excuse us/me for the damage caused to your vehicle.

Veuillez nous excuser / Veuillez m’excuser pour le retard.
Please excuse us/me for the lateness.
To request something:
Je vous prie de me rendre ce que vous m’avez volé.
Please return what you stole from me.

Nous vous remercions de / Je vous remercie de tenir compte de nos remarques.
Please take into account our comments.

Je vous demande de réparer les dégâts causés par votre chien.
I ask you to repair the damage caused by your dog.
To encourage a channel of communication or to suggest a meeting:
Je reste à votre disposition pour plus d’informations.
I remain at your disposal for further information.

Nous souhaitons vous proposer un rendez-vous.
We wish to request a meeting.

Nous serions très heureux de vous rencontrer mardi 12.
We would be happy to meet you on Tuesday 12th.

N’hésitez pas à me solliciter pour plus d’informations.
Don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.

N’hésitez pas à revenir vers nous pour toute information complémentaire.
Don’t hesitate to get back to us for further information.

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