S'il vous plaît.
Please.
Language note: Essential politeness in any request.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
S'
[seal]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause.
Dis-moi s'il est là.
Tell me if he is there.
il
[eel]
he
Third person singular subject pronoun.
Il est fatigué.
He is tired.
vous
[voo]
you
Second person plural or formal singular pronoun.
Je vous attends.
I am waiting for you.
plaît
[pleh]
please
Used to add politeness to a request.
Puis-je entrer, s'il vous plaît ?
May I come in, please?
Phrase Parts
S'il
If it
Used here as part of a polite phrase.
(Si le temps permet)
(If the weather permits)
vous
you (formal/plural)
Addresses the listener(s) respectfully.
Vous êtes invité.
You are invited.
plaît
please
Used to politely request or appeal.
Cela me plaît.
That pleases me.
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