S'il vous plaît
Please
Language note: Literally 'if it pleases you'.
Culture note: Politeness is highly valued in French interactions.
Context: You politely add 'please' to your request.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
S'
[s]
Please
A polite expression used to make a request.
Apportez-moi un café, s'il vous plaît.
Bring me a coffee, please.
il
[eel]
Please
A polite expression used to make a request.
Apportez-moi un café, s'il vous plaît.
Bring me a coffee, please.
vous
[voo]
Please
A polite expression used to make a request.
Apportez-moi un café, s'il vous plaît.
Bring me a coffee, please.
plaît
[pleh]
Please
A polite expression used to make a request.
Apportez-moi un café, s'il vous plaît.
Bring me a coffee, please.
Phrase Parts
S'il
Vous
Plaît
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