Passive voice au travail

Modeles d'emails et rapports • Cabinet Action

La voix passive est omnipresente dans les emails professionnels, les rapports, les notices techniques et les comptes rendus. Voici des modeles pretes a l'emploi.

Email 1 : Confirmation de commande

Dear Mr. Johnson,

Your order has been received and will be processed within 48 hours. The package is scheduled to be delivered by Friday at the latest. You will be notified by email once it leaves our warehouse.

If any questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
Marie Dupont

Email 2 : Report de reunion

Dear all,

This is to inform you that the meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to Thursday at the same time. A new calendar invitation will be sent shortly. The agenda will be updated to reflect the latest figures.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Best regards,
David Lee

Email 3 : Refus d'une proposition

Dear Ms. Smith,

Thank you for your detailed proposal. After careful review, it has been decided not to move forward at this stage. Our budget was already allocated for the current quarter.

Your proposal will be kept on file and may be reconsidered in Q3 2026.

Best regards,
Sarah Martin

Extrait de rapport annuel (passifs soulignes)

In 2025, total revenue reached 12 million euros, up 8% from the previous year. Three new markets were entered during the year: Germany, Spain and Italy. Fifteen new employees have been hired. Two key partnerships were signed in Q3.

Product launches are planned for Q1 2026. Several major investments will be made in digital infrastructure. A new marketing strategy is being designed to support the expansion.

Notice technique (tout au passif)

The device must be installed by a qualified technician. All safety procedures should be followed at all times. The power cable should not be exposed to water.

Any malfunction must be reported immediately to customer service. The product is covered by a two-year warranty. Unauthorized repairs are not covered.

Phrases passives tout-terrain a memoriser

  1. It is generally accepted that...
  2. It is widely known that...
  3. It has been proven that...
  4. It should be noted that...
  5. It is expected that...
  6. It has been decided to...
  7. Arrangements have been made for...
  8. Steps will be taken to...
  9. The necessary measures will be implemented.
  10. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting.
Conseil Cabinet Action : integrez 2 a 3 de ces phrases dans chacun de vos emails en anglais pendant 2 semaines. Les reflexes s'installent rapidement et votre style devient immediatement plus professionnel.