Cover letters
Differences between French and English layout.
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Letter in English |
Letter in French |
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Your address is on the left-hand side Your name only appears in your signature
The address of the recipient is on the left-hand side
Start by Dear Mr / Ms (rather than Mrs) Smith or Dear Sir, Madam
Body of the letter Write in block, do not indent
At the end: give course of action (are you going to call the recruiter or are you waiting for them to call you?)
End by Yours sincerely (if you write to a named person – Mr/Ms Smith) Yours faithfully (if you write to Dear Sir, Madam) |
Your address is on the left-hand side Your name appears above the address
The address of the recipient is on the right-hand side
Start by Monsieur/ Madame Dupont or Madame, Monsieur
Body of the letter Indent at the beginning of each paragraph
End by Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de mes salutations distinguées. |
Example of letter
15 rue chez moi
33000 Bordeaux
France
7 February 2033
Ms Smith
Dreamcompany
Address line1
More Address
UK
Dear Ms Smith
I am writing to you to enquire whether you would have an opportunity for a six-month internship starting in September. I would very much like to work in your company preferably at the reception desk, as I like to be in contact with the clients.
Explain what you have to offer
I have just graduated from a two-year technical degree in travel and tourism and as you will see in my enclosed CV, I have already had several work experiences that would make me an ideal candidate for this type of position. Give example of work experience.I am hard-working, punctual and willing to learn.
I am available for an interview at any time.
Or I will call your office shortly to request an interview at your earliest convenience.
Should you require any further information, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
First NAME
Enc:CV
If it is an email, write “as you will see in my attached CV”.
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