French Phrase
On vérifie d'abord leur site web.
Meaning
The sentence states that the first step is to look at or check the other party’s website. It is a concise way to describe a preliminary action in a research, business or troubleshooting context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are outlining the order of tasks, especially in meetings, emails, or casual conversations about gathering information about a company, product, or service.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onvérified'abordleursiteweb
On (impersonal pronoun)
In spoken French, "on" often replaces "nous" and takes third‑person singular verb forms.
vérifie (present tense)
Third‑person singular present of "vérifier"; matches the pronoun "on".
d'abord (adverb)
Means "first"; placed directly after the verb to modify the whole action.
leur (possessive adjective)
Used before a singular noun to mean "their"; does not change with the gender of the noun.
site web (noun phrase)
"site" is masculine; "web" is an invariable loanword. Both together mean "website".
🗨In Conversation
Comment allons‑nous préparer pour la réunion ?
How are we going to prepare for the meeting?
On vérifie d'abord leur site web.
We first check their website.
✕Common Mistakes
On vérifions d'abord leur site web.
The verb must agree with the pronoun "on", which takes third‑person singular, not first‑person plural.
On vérifie d'abord leurs site web.
"Leur" stays singular because "site" is singular; "leurs" would imply multiple sites.
On d'abord vérifie leur site web.
Adverb "d'abord" normally follows the verb; placing it before the verb sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Nous vérifions d'abord leur site internet.
We first check their website.
On regarde d'abord leur site web.
We first look at their website.
On consulte d'abord leur site web.
We first consult their website.
Cultural Tip
In French business settings, "on" is widely used for a friendly, inclusive tone, even in written reports. If you need a more formal register, replace "on" with "nous". Both "site web" and "site internet" are correct; "site web" sounds slightly more contemporary, while "site internet" is the traditional term.