À qui de droit
To whom it may concern
Language note: Used when the recipient is unknown or not specifically addressed.
Culture note: Formal and clear, suitable for legal or official documents.
Context: Drafting an email to a client where utmost respect is required in your closing.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
À
[ah]
To whom it may concern
A neutral salutation when the recipient's identity is unknown.
À qui de droit, veuillez trouver ci-joint nos rapports.
To whom it may concern, please find attached our reports.
qui
[kee]
whom
Indicating the person who receives or benefits from something addressed.
À qui de droit, nous transmettons nos meilleures salutations.
To whom it may concern, we send our best regards.
de
[duh]
of
Indicating a relationship between two things.
À qui de droit, nous vous écrivons concernant les délais.
To whom it may concern, we write to you regarding deadlines.
droit
[dwa]
right
The person rightfully concerned or intended.
À qui de droit, nous vous informons de notre décision.
To whom it may concern, we inform you of our decision.
Phrase Parts
À
To
Used to indicate direction or position.
À l'école
To the school
qui
whom
Refers to the person the statement pertains to.
Qui est là ?
Who is there?
de droit
concerned
Means 'legitimately concerned' or 'authorized'.
Le directeur de droit
The authorized director
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