s'il vous plaît
please (formal)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/sil vu plɛ/
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Cultural Note
Literally 'if it pleases you,' this is the formal/plural form using 'vous.' In France, omitting 'please' when making a request is considered brusque. It is one of the first phrases every visitor should master.
📝 Example Sentences
Un croissant, s'il vous plaît.
A croissant, please.
Pourriez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
Could you repeat that, please?