French phrase
Je prends la parole au nom de ~.
Meaning
I speak on behalf of ___.
When to use it
A formal way to speak for a group or institution. It often opens a speech or statement in an official setting.
Example dialogue
Je prends la parole au nom de l'université.
I speak on behalf of the university.
Merci, nous vous écoutons.
Thank you, we're listening.