French phrase
Je me permets de vous contacter.
Meaning
I am taking the liberty of contacting you.
When to use it
A polite way to initiate contact. Common in formal emails and initial contact, it sounds modest and somewhat formal.
Example dialogue
Je me permets de vous contacter. Je postule pour le master et je souhaiterais demander une lettre de recommandation.
I am taking the liberty of contacting you. I am applying for the master's program and would like to ask for a letter of recommendation.
Bonjour, merci pour votre message. Je peux rédiger la lettre si vous m'envoyez votre CV.
Hello, thank you for your message. I can write the letter if you send me your CV.