How to Record a Voicemail Greeting In French

Voice mail greetings often employ a lot of idiomatic language, so even if you're good at French it might be tricky to record an authentic-sounding message.

Instructions

1. Most French voice mail greetings are recorded in the formal (or "vous") register. But if this is for your mobile phone and you want a more informal message for your friends, consider using the "tu" or informal register.

2. Here's a typical formal voice mail greeting. "Bonjour! La personne que vous avez appelé n'est pas disponible. Merci de laisser un message après le bip sonore."

3. Here's a less formal message you can use, which is also very typical. "Salut! Je ne peux pas te répondre pour l'instant. Laisses-moi un message après le bip sonore. Au Revoir."

4. If you're too timid to record your own greeting, there are two on YouTube which might work for you (see Resources).

Resources

• French voicemail greeting (male voice)
• French voicemail greeting (female voice)