How to Say ‘Would you like?’ in French
Désirez-vous ?
💬 Usage Tip: Polite inquiry in formal contexts.
🇫🇷 In France: Common in menus to respectfully present choices to customers.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Désirez
[day-zee-ray]
Do you desire?
Used to ask someone if they would like something.
Désirez-vous un espresso ou un cappuccino ?
Do you desire an espresso or a cappuccino?
-vous
[voo]
you
Addressing formally or in plural.
Désirez-vous revoir le menu ?
Would you like to see the menu again?
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