Contexte : réunion hebdomadaire, chef de projet et collaborateur
A: We have two options on the agenda today. Can you walk us through them? B: Sure. Both options address the deadline issue, but the second one is more cost-effective. A: I'm in two minds about this. Can the team have a couple of days to review? B: Of course. Both presentations will be available by tomorrow.
Mots utilisés : two (quantité), both (les deux ensemble), second (deuxième option), two minds (hésiter), couple of (quelques).
Dialogue 2 — Entretien de recrutement
Contexte : RH et candidat
HR: You have two interviews scheduled today — one in the morning and one in the afternoon. C: I understand. Is there a preference between the two? HR:Both interviewers have seen your CV. The second one will focus on technical skills. C: Perfect. I've prepared a couple of examples for each area.
Dialogue 3 — Vente et négociation
Contexte : commercial et client potentiel
Sales: We're offering two packages — the standard and the premium. Client: What's the difference between the two? Sales:Both include 24/7 support, but the premium plan is twice as fast in processing. Client: I'll need a couple of days to discuss with my team.
Dialogue 4 — Logistique et commandes
Contexte : acheteur et fournisseur
A: We'd like to order two units of the new model. B: Of course. Do you need a pair of remote controls included? A: Yes, please. And we'll need delivery within the next two working days. B:Both units will be dispatched by tomorrow afternoon.
Dialogue 5 — Formation et évaluation
Contexte : formateur et apprenant
Trainer: You've completed two modules so far. How are you finding them? Learner:Both were very clear. The second module was slightly more challenging. Trainer: That's normal. The next session is twice as long but more interactive. Learner: I'll prepare some questions — I have a couple of things I'd like to clarify.
Dialogue 6 — Gestion de projet
Contexte : chef de projet et client
PM: The project has two main phases. We're now entering the second phase. Client: Are both phases within budget? PM: Yes. In fact, the second phase costs almost twice less than expected. Client: Excellent — two heads are better than one, as they say!
Dialogue 7 — Support client
Contexte : service client et utilisateur
Support: You have two options to reset your password — email or SMS. User: Are both available 24/7? Support: Yes. The second option — SMS — is usually faster. User: I've already tried twice but didn't receive anything.
Dialogue 8 — Présentation de résultats
Contexte : directeur financier et conseil d'administration
CFO: Revenue has doubled in the last quarter — a record for us. Board: Which two divisions performed best? CFO:Both the digital and the retail divisions exceeded expectations. The second one grew by 34%. Board:Second to none. Well done to the entire team.