je fais un suivi
The English phrase "I am following up" is translated into French as je fais un suivi.
je fais un suivi is used to refer to a subsequent action taken to check the status of a previous request or conversation. It is commonly used in professional or administrative contexts to indicate that you are checking on the progress of a previous matter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), fais (do/make), un (a) and suivi (follow-up/tracking).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to specify what you are following up on, you use the construction faire le suivi de [something].
Did you know?
- In a very formal French business context, instead of 'making a follow-up', one might say je me permets de vous relancer, which translates to 'I allow myself to nudge you'.
- The word suivi is also used in French medicine to describe the continuous monitoring of a patient's health over several months or years.
- The French word suivi comes from the verb suivre, which shares the same Latin root as the English word 'suit', as in a lawsuit or a following sequence.
Examples in context
- Je fais suite à notre conversation téléphonique d'hier et je voudrais obtenir de plus amples renseignements.I am following up on our phone conversation yesterday, and I would like to obtain further information.
- Je souhaite avoir des nouvelles de l'avancement du projet dont nous avons parlé lors de notre dernière réunion.I would like to have news about the progress of the project we discussed during our last meeting.
- Je te relance concernant notre sortie prévue ce week-end. As-tu déjà trouvé un lieu?I am following up with you regarding our planned outing this weekend. Have you found a place yet?
- Salut ! Je voulais juste savoir où ça en est avec le projet dont on a parlé la semaine dernière.Hi! I just wanted to know where things stand with the project we discussed last week.
- Salut ! Je te fais un petit rappel pour la réunion prévue demain matin. Ne l'oublie pas !Hi! I'm giving you a little reminder about the meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning. Don't forget!
- Je fais un suivi concernant mon dossier.I am following up regarding my file.
- Je fais un suivi de notre dernière réunion.I am following up on our last meeting.
Example conversation
Léa calls Gabriel to check on a pending invoice.
- LéaBonjour Gabriel, je fais un suivi pour la facture.Hello Gabriel, I am following up on the invoice.
- GabrielAh, je l'ai reçue ce matin, Léa.Ah, I received it this morning, Léa.
- LéaEst-ce que le paiement est en cours ?Is the payment in progress?
- GabrielOui, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, I am taking care of it right away.
