Je dois remettre mon rapport avant la fin de la journée.

Pronunciation: zhuh dwah ruh-metruh mon rah-por ah-vahnt lah fahn duh lah zhoor-nay

Meaning: I need to submit my report by the end of the day.

This phrase is essential in professional French settings when discussing deadlines—use it to communicate urgent work tasks and time-sensitive deliverables in your workplace.