Asking for Time Off

Est-ce qu'il est possible que je prenne trois jours de congé pour des raisons personnelles ?

Is it possible for me to take three days off for personal reasons?

💡 Use this to formally ask for personal days off.

Je ne me sens pas très bien aujourd'hui, donc je dois prendre un congé maladie.

I do not feel very well today, so I have to take sick leave.

💡 Use this when you need to notify your employer about taking sick leave.

Je dois m'absenter demain après-midi parce que j'ai un rendez-vous médical qui est très important.

I have to be away tomorrow afternoon because I have a medical appointment that is very important.

💡 Useful for explaining a planned short-term absence due to a medical appointment.

Pendant mon absence, mon collègue Thomas s'occupera de mes dossiers pour que tout continue normalement.

During my absence, my colleague Thomas will take care of my files so that everything continues normally.

💡 Use this to reassure your manager that your tasks are being covered.

J'ai déjà préparé tous les documents nécessaires afin que mon équipe puisse travailler sans problème.

I have already prepared all the necessary documents so that my team can work without issues.

💡 Helps show that you are organized and prepared before your departure.

Est-ce que vous pouvez me confirmer si ma demande de congés est acceptée pour le mois prochain ?

Can you confirm if my leave request is approved for next month?

💡 Use this to follow up and ask for formal confirmation of your request.

Je prévois de prendre des vacances en Espagne et j'aimerais savoir si c'est possible à cette date.

I plan to take a vacation in Spain and I would like to know if it is possible on this date.

💡 Good for checking manager availability before booking travel plans.

Je suis tombé malade cette nuit, donc je ne pourrai pas venir travailler aujourd'hui.

I fell ill last night, so I will not be able to come to work today.

💡 Use this to call in sick unexpectedly in the morning.