FRN 420: French for professional uses 

FRN 420: French for Professional Uses 

Fall and Spring of Every Year | 3 credits

Want to use your French beyond the classroom—and into your future career? 
FRN 420 is designed for students who want to apply their French language skills in real-world, professional settings. Whether you’re interested in business, translation, tourism, or cultural industries, this course helps you sharpen your language abilities with a career-focused lens. 

Each semester explores a different theme, giving you the chance to build specialized vocabulary and practice the kinds of communication used in today’s global economy. 

In this course, you might: 

  • Practice translating professional documents and marketing materials 
  • Explore French in business, economics, or international relations contexts 
  • Learn how the culture industry (fashion, cinema, gastronomy, tourism) uses French around the world 
  • Gain confidence navigating formal communication in French-speaking professional environments 

Ideal for students preparing for internships, international work, or grad school, FRN 420 equips you with the language tools to stand out professionally. 

Ready to bring your French into the real world? Enroll in FRN 420: French for Professional Uses.

For academic advising and enrollment assistance, visit the Undergraduate Advising Page.