S'il vous plaît
Please
Language note: Literally means 'if it pleases you', used for politeness.
Culture note: Using 's'il vous plaît' is key in French culture to show respect.
Context: The tourist wants to order a coffee politely from the waiter.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
S'
[s]
Please
A polite way to ask for something.
"S'il vous plaît", passez-moi le sel.
"Please", pass me the salt.
il
[eel]
Please
A polite way to ask for something.
"S'il vous plaît", passez-moi le sel.
"Please", pass me the salt.
vous
[vooh]
Please
A polite way to ask for something.
"S'il vous plaît", passez-moi le sel.
"Please", pass me the salt.
plaît
[pleh]
Please
A polite way to ask for something.
"S'il vous plaît", passez-moi le sel.
"Please", pass me the salt.
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