Asking for Time Off

Est-ce que je peux prendre deux jours de congé ?

Can I take two days off?

💡 Use this to ask for a specific number of days.

Je suis malade, je ne peux pas venir travailler aujourd'hui.

I am sick, I cannot come to work today.

💡 Use this when calling in sick in the morning.

Je veux prendre des vacances la semaine prochaine.

I want to take a vacation next week.

💡 Use 'je veux' directly but politely to state your intention.

Mon collègue Thomas va faire mon travail pendant mon absence.

My colleague Thomas is going to do my work during my absence.

💡 Use this to show you have organized coverage.

Est-ce que vous pouvez signer ma demande de congé ?

Can you sign my leave request?

💡 Use this for formal approval of your written request.

J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin mardi matin.

I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday morning.

💡 Use this to explain a short absence.

Je dois voyager pour des raisons personnelles ce week-end.

I must travel for personal reasons this weekend.

💡 A simple way to give a reason without sharing too many details.

Est-ce que c'est possible de décaler mon jour de congé ?

Is it possible to shift my day off?

💡 Use this to request a change to an already scheduled day off.

Je vais retourner au bureau lundi matin.

I am going to return to the office on Monday morning.

💡 Use this to confirm when you will be back.

Est-ce que vous êtes d'accord avec ces dates ?

Do you agree with these dates?

💡 Use this to confirm the dates with your manager.