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"Sorry, You're Breaking Up" — Tech Problem Phrases
When technology fails
Video calls break. Audio cuts out. Screen sharing crashes. French speakers often freeze — not because they can't solve the problem, but because they don't have the English phrases ready. These are the phrases you need.
Audio problems
Their audio is cutting in and out. Most common phrase on video calls.
You can see their lips moving but hear nothing. Said kindly, not as criticism.
Check after joining or after tech trouble. Always confirm before continuing.
Video problems
Announce the problem + your solution. Don't just appear as a black screen silently.
Their video has stopped. They may not know — tell them.
Connection & sharing
Your connection is bad. Announce it before you disappear.
Always confirm after starting screen share. Don't present to yourself for 5 minutes.
Asking to repeat
Blame the tech, not your English. "I didn't catch that" = I didn't hear it, not "I didn't understand."
Watch out
"I don't understand" on a call sounds like a language problem. Say "I didn't catch that" or "Sorry, could you repeat that?" — it blames the audio, not your comprehension. Even native speakers say this constantly on video calls.
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