Language
French
Level
A0
Unit
Impératifs et demandes
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

A polite request asks someone to do something in a friendly, indirect way.

When to use it

Use it whenever you want a softer, more polite tone than a plain imperative.

Key forms

Examples

Est-ce que tu peux m'aider, s'il te plaît ?

English: Can you help me, please?

Pourriez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?

English: Could you repeat that?

Veuillez fermer la fenêtre.

English: Please close the window.

Voulez-vous de l'eau ?

English: Would you like some water?

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