What is the most appropriate translation of "Best regards"?

Question

At work, I will email someone at a higher level who I respect, but what is the most appropriate translation of "Best regards" in this situation?

Does this answer your question? Quelle formule de politesse doit-on utiliser à la fin des documents ? — Which valedictions can be used to end a letter? — livresque, Jun 20, 2022 at 20:04
You can use: Très cordialement is polite and does not sound old-fashioned. It is very used in business. — Lambie, Jun 20, 2022 at 20:55

jlliagre · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-20 20:56:29Z

1

Just use Cordialement, like mostly everyone does within the same organization or in a business context.

It is short, neither too formal nor too informal, a formule passe-partout.

answered Jul 20, 2022 at 20:56

jlliagre

141k8 gold badges99 silver badges219 bronze badges

When I want to add another level, I generally use "bien cordialement"
– J. Quick
Jul 21, 2022 at 7:46

Add a comment |

Hamdiken · Accepted Answer · 2022-06-20 19:57:20Z

0

I use these two often in my emails

Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, l’expression de mon profond respect.

Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, mes salutations distinguées.

answered Jun 20, 2022 at 19:57

Hamdiken

1354 bronze badges

2

What do you think about "Meilleures salutations"
– user2874061
Jun 20, 2022 at 20:06
@user2874061 It seems a bit 'cold' if I could say. It doesn't really express your respect as you said. 'Meilleur' can be used in ''Meilleurs vœux'' meaning ''Best wishes''.
– Hamdiken
Jun 20, 2022 at 20:09
2

I believe that those 2 expressions denote a higher level of formality than 'best regard'
– Spok
Jun 23, 2022 at 14:48

Add a comment |

2 Answers 2