ANGLAIS DES AFFAIRES / BUSINESS ENGLISH

What is the importance of business English?

- English is recognised as the most internationally popular language, which makes it the
most dominant language in the business world. Even if you have a good level of basic
English, learning business English will give you the chance to demonstrate a wider
professional vocabulary which can result in new opportunities in your career.
- Studying business English allows you to develop English language skills that are
useful in an office or other business environments. By understanding the
communication skills needed in the workplace, you can gain the confidence to build
strong relationships with your colleagues and clients.
- Business English communication skills are essential for getting ahead at work.
Improving your professional business vocabulary and knowledge will help you work
more effectively and open up new career opportunities.
How to Write an Email in English
To write an effective email in English, you need to:

1. Use an appropriate greeting.

2. Introduce your topic in a single sentence.
3. Add details to your topic in a short paragraph.
4. Add a call-to-action to explain what you need the other person to do.
5. Use an appropriate signoff.
Let’s do a longer example together:

Dear Lina,
I need to bring something to your attention: many staff are using very weak passwords on
their laptops and for database access.
Our work depends on keeping our clients’ personal financial information safe. If we lose our
clients’ trust on this issue, it will not be easy to recover. I trust that you can see that it is better
to take action now, rather than after something goes wrong.
I suggest we make a rule that passwords must be a specific length, and that staff must change
their passwords at least once a month. Please let me know what you think about this.
Regards,Vijay
What do you think: could you write an email like this?
 Confirmation email template
A confirmation email acts as an assurance to your customer that their order is being
processed. It is sent right after you receive a customer ‘s order to let them know that
everything worked like a charm.

To give the reader a little extra incentive to complete another action (like make another
purchase or RSVP to another event), you could also add an additional offer. In this business
email example, the motivator is free shipping on your next order.
Hi [name], (using an appropriate greeting)
Thanks for shopping with us for we've received your order and we are already getting started
on it. (Introduce your topic in a single sentence)
Once everything is ready to ship and confirmed, we will let you know. You will receive
tracking information and other details within the next email. (Add details to your topic in a
short paragraph)
To show our appreciation you will receive Free Shipping on your next order. All you have to
do is enter Promo Code [enter promo code] at your next checkout!( Add a call-to-action to
explain what you need the other person to do)
See you soon! (Use an appropriate signoff)
https://www.pipedrive.com/en/blog/professional-business-email-marketing-templates

Letter of ordering goods

Date: 10/10/2023 / 2023/10/10
From: [Name of the client]
To: [name of the supplier(company or person)]
Subject: Ordering the folding tables (tables pliantes)
Dear Ms. [ name of the responsible of company] (using an appropriate greeting)
As per our discussion on 2023/10/09, I am writing to order 10 folding tables from your
business for an upcoming company holiday event. You list the tables at 50 dollars each in
your company’s digital catalog. (Introduce your topic in a single sentence)
I intend to pay by check and I’ve enclosed the payment of 500 dollars in this letter. If possible
I’d like to have the items delivered by 2023/10/12. Should any concerns arise, please contact
me by phone or e-mail. You may email me at [your email address] or by calling le at [your
phone number]. (Add details to your topic in a short paragraph)
I’d also like to thank you on behalf of [name of your company]. We appreciate your services
and look forward to your continued partnership. !( Add a call-to-action to explain what you
need the other person to do)
Sincerely
[your name/company’s name] (Use an appropriate signoff)

lexicon of bill of lading

English French
bill of lading connaissement
shipper expéditeur
carrier transporteur
good marchandise
receiver destinataire
shipment transport /expedition / envoi
unit no numéro d’unité
declared value valeur déclarée
consignee consignataire
routing route
carrier transfer point point de transporteur transbordement
bill third party facturer une tierce partie
freight charges prepaid frais de transport/ port payé
bill shipper facturer l'expéditeur
collect à percevoir
bill consignee / facturer le destinataire

What Is a Bill of Lading?

A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document issued by a carrier (transportation company)
to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. A bill of
lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined
destination. This document must accompany the shipped products, no matter the form of
transportation, and must be signed by an authorized representative from the carrier, shipper,
and receiver.
Qu'est-ce qu'un connaissement ?
Un connaissement (BL ou BoL) est un document juridique délivré par un transporteur
(entreprise de transport) à un expéditeur, qui précise le type, la quantité et la destination des
marchandises transportées. Le connaissement sert également de récépissé lorsque le
transporteur livre les marchandises à une destination prédéterminée. Ce document doit
accompagner les produits expédiés, quel que soit le mode de transport, et doit être signé par
un représentant autorisé du transporteur, de l'expéditeur et du destinataire.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the
type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
- A bill of lading is a document of title, a receipt for shipped goods, and a contract
between a carrier and a shipper.
- This document must accompany the shipped goods and must be signed by an
authorized representative from the carrier, shipper, and receiver.
- If managed and reviewed properly, a bill of lading can help prevent asset theft.
- There are different types of bills of lading, so it’s important to choose the right one.
The BL template has the following sections to be filled in:

Sections Details

Consignor or seller’s name, address, city/state/zip code, and shipment ID

Shipper
number

Consignee or buyer’s name, address, city/state/zip code, and consignee

Ship To
ID number

Bill of Lading Number with which a particular bill of lading can be identified and
Number tracked

Transportation company’s name, trailer number, serial number, Standard

Carrier
Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), and the Pro number

Third-Party Freight Name, address, city/state/zip code, and telephone number of the third
Charges Bill To party like a broker or bank that intermediates the dealing
Sections Details

Any additional shipping instructions that the shipper wants to convey to

Special Instructions
the carrier must be specified.

Freight Charge Freight payment option has to be selected: prepaid, collect, or the third
Terms party (if no option is marked, then it is prepaid)

Customer Order Customer/buyer order number, number of packages, weight, pallet/slip, a

Information total of all, and the additional shipper information

Quantity and type of handling units, package quantity and type, weight,
Carrier Information number of hazardous materials, description of commodity or articles,
National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) number, and class

Cash on delivery amount and terms, i.e., whether it is to be collected,

COD Details
prepaid, or customer check

States the liability limitation in case the goods are lost or damaged in
Note
transit

Shipper Signature Consignor’s signature and date of signing as a declaration of handing

and Date over the goods in proper condition to the carrier

Carrier Signature and Carrier’s signature and date of receiving the goods for transportation as
Pick Up Date confirmation for picking up the goods mentioned above in order

Trailer Loaded Mentions whether the shipper or the driver loads the trailer

States whether the cargo is counted by the shipper, driver, or driver

Freight Counted
pieces