Follow-up en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
a follow-up: une suite
His follow-up album was less of a success. Son album suivant a eu moins de succès.
As a follow-up to our phone conversation... Suite à notre conversation téléphonique...
to follow up (on a discussion): suivre, poursuivre, continuer (une discussion)
I would like to follow up on our conversation about recruitment procedures. Je voudrais poursuivre notre conversation au sujet des procédures de recrutement.
Exemples
- "I suppose it's just a coincidence that Delavigne scheduled this press conference only two days after the release of Kalvin Krime's follow-up to last year's super-popular "KK One"?"
- "I just wanted to follow up on the product recall you requested for Delavigne's Eiffel Shower Gel."
- "If you have any follow-up questions, please don't hesitate to call me at (408) 758-3629 or by email at isaguinn@femail.com."
- "The day after the accident, you told me that since you had caused this mess, you would be following up promptly and would keep me posted on developments."
- "Are you available next week for a follow-up interview?"
- "I just wanted to follow up on our conversation yesterday, and let you know that I'll be available for a telephone interview on Tuesday of next week."
- "Just to follow up on our discussion last week, I've gone over Delavigne's dossier, and I believe I'm able to explain the situation clearly now."
- "Subject: Conference call follow-up to our discussion on outsourcing"
Exercice 1
Sam begins his message by saying "Just to follow up on our discussion from last week..."
Sam wants to the discussion from last week.
Sam wants to the discussion from last week.
Sam begins his message by saying "Just to follow up on our discussion from last week..."
Sam wants to continue or pursue the discussion from last week.
Sam wants to continue or pursue the discussion from last week.
continue or pursue: The expression "to follow up" on something is to continue pursuing something, or to recommence something which was started earlier. Sam is continuing the discussion which began last week, and he introduces the purpose of his message by referring to last week's discussion. "To follow up" or as a noun "a follow-up" is used frequently in telephone conversations and written correspondence in English.
inquire or ask about: To "inquire" about something is to ask information about something, and does not mean the same as to "follow up on" a situation. Sam does not require any additional information from Bruno, but actually calling to set up a meeting so that he can give information to Bruno.
remind Bruno about: To "remind" someone of something is to mention something again, so that someone remembers something that happened in the past. Sam is not "reminding" Bruno of their past discussion, rather he is "calling in regards to" or "following up on" their discussion.
summarize or recapitulate: "To summarize" something is to describe it succinctly, or give the essential information about it. This term is different in meaning than "to follow up", and it is not what Sam is expressing in this phrase.
end or conclude: "To end or conclude" something is to "finish it". These terms is different in meaning than "to follow up", and it is not what Sam is expressing in this phrase.
Exercice 2
Imagine that you have some formal correspondence to write.
Each of the following formulas has a corresponding action. Pick the best action for each.
Example:
Each of the following formulas has a corresponding action. Pick the best action for each.
Example:
"In reference to..."
Referring to a prior letter/email
"As a follow-up to..."
"Please find enclosed..."
"Below you will find..."
"I acknowledge receipt of..."
"Attached you will find..."
Imagine that you have some formal correspondence to write.
Each of the following formulas has a corresponding action. Pick the best action for each.
Example:
Each of the following formulas has a corresponding action. Pick the best action for each.
Example:
"In reference to..."
Referring to a prior letter/email
"As a follow-up to..."
Referring to a prior meeting/phone call 1
"Please find enclosed..."
Sending a letter with a cheque 2
"Below you will find..."
Highlighting information 3
"I acknowledge receipt of..."
Confirming you have received an order 4
"Attached you will find..."
Adding a file to an email 5
1 Referring to a prior meeting/phone call: This is correct. The formula "as a follow-up to..." is used to refer to a prior or previous phone call or meeting. Example: As a follow up to our meeting on October 12th, please find this month's sales figures. Note that the formula "following (our meeting last Tuesday)" can also be used with little change in meaning.
1 Sending a letter with a cheque: This line is unlikely to be used when sending a letter with a cheque.
1 Highlighting information: This line is unlikely to be used when highlighting information.
1 Confirming you have received an order: This line is unlikely to be used when confirming reception of an order.
1 Adding a file to an email: This line is unlikely to be used when attaching or adding a file to an email.
2 Sending a letter with a cheque: This is correct. The formula "please find enclosed..." comes from the verb "to enclose (a cheque)" which means to insert it into the same envelope or package. Example: Please find enclosed a photo of the new department building, I sit on the fifth floor! Note the US spelling of this term: "check".
2 Referring to a prior meeting/phone call: This line is unlikely to be used to refer to a prior meeting or phone call.
2 Highlighting information: This line is unlikely to be used when highlighting information.
2 Confirming you have received an order: This line is unlikely to be used when confirming reception of an order.
2 Adding a file to an email: This line is unlikely to be used when attaching or adding a file to an email. We don't "enclose" a file to an email, we "attach" it.
3 Highlighting information: This is correct. The expression "below you will find..." is commonly used in written correspondence to introduce or highlight information which is situated "below". Example: Below you will find details of the job that is being advertised. Brian uses a similar formula ("Below are...") to highlight the advantages of his recommended travel agency.
3 Referring to a prior meeting/phone call: This line is unlikely to be used to refer to a prior meeting or phone call.
3 Sending a letter with a cheque: This line is unlikely to be used when sending a letter with a cheque.
3 Confirming you have received an order: This line is unlikely to be used when confirming reception of an order.
3 Adding a file to an email: This line is unlikely to be used when attaching or adding a file to an email.
4 Confirming you have received an order: This is correct. "To acknowledge receipt of (an order)" is a formal expression used in written correspondence to indicate that you have received an order. Example: We (hereby) acknowledge receipt of your income tax form.
4 Referring to a prior meeting/phone call: This line is unlikely to be used to refer to a prior meeting or phone call.
4 Sending a letter with a cheque: This line is unlikely to be used when sending a letter with a cheque.
4 Highlighting information: This line is unlikely to be used when highlighting information.
4 Adding a file to an email: This line is unlikely to be used when attaching or adding a file to an email.
5 Adding a file to an email: This is correct. To "attach (a file to an email)" is to add it to the email, or include it as an "attachment". Example: Please find attached my CV and covering letter for the advertised post. Note the difference between "enclosing (a document with a letter)" and "attaching (a file to an email)".
5 Referring to a prior meeting/phone call: This line is unlikely to be used to refer to a prior meeting or phone call.
5 Sending a letter with a cheque: This line is unlikely to be used when sending a letter with a cheque.
5 Highlighting information: This line is unlikely to be used when highlighting information.
5 Confirming you have received an order: This line is unlikely to be used when confirming reception of an order.
Exercice 3
Select the TRUE statements(s), according to the conversation you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements(s), according to the conversation you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a right choice. Hannah says, "the internet represents a growing part of our overall retail sales". In this context, "to grow" has the same meaning as "to increase". The gerund "grow-ING" is used as an adjective: "a growing part" (similar to a "growing boy", a "growing problem"). Even if this statement looks positive, it is clear from Hannah's tone of voice that internet sales have not reached their full potential.
This is a correct choice. When talking about Delavigne's online presence, Caroline says, "not a lot of perfume companies choose to do this" (sell direct from their website). This means that Delavigne's approach to selling online is different to most perfume companies.
This is an incorrect choice. There is no indication that Delavigne is considering selling its products uniquely or exclusively online (=not selling anywhere except the internet).
This is a true statement. Caroline proposes to discuss her proposal in further detail with Hannah in the Delavigne offices. A "follow-up (meeting)" decribes a meeting where actions can be discussed in more detail, as a continuation or addition to the original conversation.
This is an incorrect choice. Caroline describes Delavigne's online presence as "exclusive" and says that Delavigne sells "direct" from their website. This strongly suggests that Delavigne does not allow other websites to sell their products. This position is confirmed by Hannah when she says, "we can't afford to sacrifice quality by letting just any site sell our products".
Exercice 4
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue!
This phrasal verb means to continue or pursue. "I'm phoning to on our conversation about dissatisfied customers." (2 words)
This verb means to give, to send out or to distribute. "The police are going to a description of the criminal." (1 word)
This phrasal verb means to continue or pursue. "I'm phoning to on our conversation about dissatisfied customers." (2 words)
This verb means to give, to send out or to distribute. "The police are going to a description of the criminal." (1 word)
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue!
This phrasal verb means to continue or pursue. "I'm phoning to follow up 1 on our conversation about dissatisfied customers." (2 words)
This verb means to give, to send out or to distribute. "The police are going to issue 2 a description of the criminal." (1 word)
This phrasal verb means to continue or pursue. "I'm phoning to follow up 1 on our conversation about dissatisfied customers." (2 words)
This verb means to give, to send out or to distribute. "The police are going to issue 2 a description of the criminal." (1 word)
1 follow up: The expression "to follow up (on something)" is to continue pursuing something, or to recommence something which was started earlier. In the email, Kevin writes that he would like to "follow up on the product recall". This means Kevin is continuing the earlier discussion about withdrawing Eiffel Shower Gel.
2 issue: The verb "to issue" means to provide or send out. For example: Rifles were issued to the troops. In the email, Kevin discusses "issuing product vouchers" to Delavigne customers. A product voucher is a piece of paper that can be used as credit against future purchases (of Delavigne products, in this case).
Exercice 5
"I just wanted to follow up on our conversation yesterday...".
From the list below, select the sentence(s) which could replace this first line in Susie's email, retaining the same meaning.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the sentence(s) which could replace this first line in Susie's email, retaining the same meaning.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"I just wanted to follow up on our conversation yesterday...".
From the list below, select the sentence(s) which could replace this first line in Susie's email, retaining the same meaning.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the sentence(s) which could replace this first line in Susie's email, retaining the same meaning.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This would be an appropriate opening line for Susie's email. A "follow-up" is an event which comes after an earlier event. Note that this can also be used as an adjective: "Elkie Johns" first album was great, but the follow-up album was very disappointing'.
This is not a good choice. In a restaurant, we may say "I would like the pea soup, with the veggie burger to follow", but it is not appropriate in the context of business correspondence.
This sentence is not appropriate. When we say "follow me", we are inviting them to walk behind us, so that we can show them the right direction. Example: "If you'd like to follow me, I will now take you to the next exhibit". This does not make sense here.
This is a good choice. The construction "Following up on (our discussion)..." is a useful way to begin a letter or email. You can use it to refer back to the last time you met or spoke to the person you're addressing.
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