Pouvez-vous
Can you
Language note: Formal inversion for questions in French.
Context: As you're about to depart, you ask the taxi driver if they can pick you up from the current location.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pouvez
[poo-vay]
Can you
A polite form used for asking someone if they are able to do something.
Pouvez-vous m'arrêter ici, s'il vous plaît?
Can you stop me here, please?
-vous
[voo]
you
The formal pronoun used for direct address.
Pouvez-vous me prendre là-bas?
Can you pick me up there?
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