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

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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 '22 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 '22 at 20:55

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 20 '22 at 20:56

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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 '22 at 20:56

jlliagre

When I want to add another level, I generally use "bien cordialement" – J. Quick Jul 21 '22 at 07:46

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 20 '22 at 19:57

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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 '22 at 19:57

Hamdiken

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What do you think about "Meilleures salutations" – user2874061 Jun 20 '22 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 '22 at 20:09
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I believe that those 2 expressions denote a higher level of formality than 'best regard' – Spok Jun 23 '22 at 14:48

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