Pouvez-vous répéter cela ?
Can you repeat that?
Language note: The 'vous' form is formal but expected when addressing strangers.
Culture note: In interactions, repeating for clarity is common; patience is considered a virtue.
Context: You're uncertain about a specific word or phrase they used.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pouvez
[poo-vay]
can
To be able to or have the ability to do something.
Pouvez-vous m'aider ?
Can you help me?
-vous
[voo]
you
Used to address one or more people.
Comment allez-vous ?
How are you?
répéter
[ray-pay-tay]
repeat
Say something again.
Répétez après moi.
Repeat after me.
cela
[suh-lah]
this
Used to identify a specific person or thing close in distance or time.
Cela est votre choix.
This is your choice.
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