disponible sur demande
The English phrase 'available upon request' is translated into French as disponible sur demande.
This phrase is used to indicate that certain information, such as references or a portfolio, can be provided if a person asks for it. It is most commonly used in professional contexts, such as in business documents or on a CV.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of disponible (available), sur (on/upon) and demande (request).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the thing being referred to is plural, the adjective disponible must take an 's' to become disponibles sur demande.
Did you know?
- French has two different words spelled sur. While the one in disponible sur demande means 'on', another version of the word means 'sour'.
- In a professional French CV, the term disponibilité is frequently used to specifically refer to a candidate's notice period or the exact date they can start working.
- While disponible sur demande is standard for references, French recruiters often prefer the phrase références fournies sur demande to be more explicit about what is being offered.
Examples in context
- Une copie des références sera fournie sur demande expresse.A copy of the references will be provided upon an explicit request.
- Le planning de l'événement est disponible sur demande.The event schedule is available upon request.
- Les statistiques seront à disposition sur demande.The statistics will be available upon request.
- Le menu complet est disponible sur demande.The full menu is available upon request.
- Une liste de prix est disponible sur demande.A price list is available upon request.
Example conversation
Manon is interviewing Gabriel for a job.
- ManonAvez-vous un portfolio de vos projets ?Do you have a portfolio of your projects?
- GabrielOui, il est disponible sur demande.Yes, it is available upon request.
- ManonPouvez-vous me l'envoyer par courriel ?Can you send it to me by email?
- GabrielJe vous l'envoie tout de suite, Manon.I will send it to you right away, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demande, disponible, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
