邀请函

In the Production ecrite section of DELF A1 and DELF A2 you may be asked to write an invitation to someone for a particular event. In this article we will be looking at how to write a message or email inviting someone in french.

In general for your french exam an invitation is usually for, however not limited to, :

1. A wedding
2. dinner
3. vacation
4. to see a movie
5. A Christmas party
6. an office party
7. a party to celebrate an engagement
8. a retirement party
9. a party to celebrate the end of studies
10. a baby shower or the birth of a baby
11. a birthday party

When you are writing:

• Use the right opening greetings, depending on the type of invitation
• Say what the invitation is for
• Say  when and where the event will take place
• Give them a means to confirm or refuse the invitation
• Let them know you are looking forward to seeing them at the event
• Use the correct closing for your message

For the greeting for a professional letter use:

Cher Monsieur ……………………….,

Chère Madam…………………………..,

For the greeting for a friendly letter use:

Cher………………….,

Chère………………….,

Salut……………………..,

Bonjour…………………..,

 Use the following expressions to start your invitation:

Je vous invite ………………. (au restaurant).

Je vous invite…………………(a diner a la maison).

Vous voulez aller diner au restaurant? Je vous invite.

• Example of an invitation:

Vous organisez un vin d’honneur pour votre mariage et vous voulez inviter vos collègues et amis.

You organize a reception for your wedding and you want to invite your friends and colleagues.

•  Sample message:

Cher Jean, 

Ca va bien? Pour notre mariage, Sandrine et moi organisons un vin d’honneur à Versailles. Nous espérons que tu seras des nôtres pour fêter avec nous notre bonheur. RSVP  au : 06 87 45 67 00.

Amitiés.

 Matthew

(Word Count: 42 words)

TIP! If you notice, based on the instruction that was given, I reused almost all the words that was given. I do not try to find words. This is extremely useful when you have limited vocabulary.

Now it is your turn:

 Cher/Chère________ [use the first name if it is someone that you are familiar with or the last name if is someone you do not know very well ],

Pour notre mariage, nous organisons un vin d’honneur/ un cocktail à/dans ________ [precise the place where it will be held ]. Nous espérons que vous/tu seras des nôtres pour fêter avec nous notre bonheur. RSVP  au : ________ [ You can write here your postal address, your telephone number or your email address].

Amitiés.

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