S'il vous plaît
Please
Language note: Use 'S'il te plaît' in informal contexts.
Culture note: Manners are important in France; always say 'please' when ordering.
Context: You conclude your order politely.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
S'
[s]
Please
A polite expression used to request something.
Donnez-moi de l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
Please give me some water.
il
[eel]
Please
A polite expression used to request something.
Donnez-moi de l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
Please give me some water.
vous
[voo]
Please
A polite expression used to request something.
Donnez-moi de l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
Please give me some water.
plaît
[pleh]
Please
A polite expression used to request something.
Donnez-moi de l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
Please give me some water.
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