French Phrase
On utilise Zoom pour cet événement.
Meaning
The sentence means “We use Zoom for this event.” It tells listeners that the virtual platform Zoom will be the tool chosen for the upcoming gathering, whether it’s a meeting, webinar, or workshop.
When to use
Use this phrase when announcing the technical platform for a meeting, webinar, conference, or any organized gathering, especially in professional, academic, or informal group settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
OnutiliseZoompourcetévénement.
Impersonal pronoun 'on'
Used to refer to people in general or as a casual 'we' in spoken French; conjugates like third‑person singular.
Present tense of 'utiliser'
The verb 'utiliser' (to use) conjugated for third person singular; same form for 'il/elle/on'.
Preposition 'pour'
Introduces purpose or destination, equivalent to English 'for'.
Demonstrative adjective 'cet'
Used instead of 'ce' before a masculine singular noun that begins with a vowel or mute h.
Masculine noun 'événement'
Means 'event'; takes masculine articles and adjectives.
🗨In Conversation
Quel outil allons‑nous utiliser pour la présentation ?
What tool will we use for the presentation?
On utilise Zoom pour cet événement.
We’re using Zoom for this event.
✕Common Mistakes
Nous utilise Zoom pour cet événement.
The verb must agree with the subject 'nous'; correct form is 'utilisons'.
On utilise Zoom pour cette événement.
‘Événement’ is masculine, so the correct demonstrative is 'cet', not 'cette'.
↔Alternatives
Nous utilisons Zoom pour cet événement.
We use Zoom for this event.
Le séminaire se fera sur Zoom.
The seminar will be on Zoom.
Cet événement se déroulera via Zoom.
This event will take place via Zoom.
Cultural Tip
In French business communication, the impersonal 'on' often replaces 'nous' to keep sentences short and informal. Mentioning the platform early helps participants prepare their devices. While Zoom is popular in France, some organisations prefer Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, so adapt the wording if another tool is used.