s'il vous plaît /silvuplˈɛ/ · adverb · CEFR A0. French translation of "please".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: s'il vous plaît
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: please
  • IPA: /silvuplˈɛ/
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: adverb
  • Image:Photo of s'il vous plaît (French)

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Example Sentences

  • S'il vous plaît, ouvrez la porte. English: Please open the door.
  • Je peux avoir de l'eau, s'il vous plaît ? English: Can I have some water, please?
  • S'il vous plaît, venez avec moi. English: Please come with me.

When and How to Use "s'il vous plaît"

Use "s'il vous plaît" when you want to talk about "please" in French. It functions as "adverb". Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "s'il vous plaît" mean in French?

"s'il vous plaît" is the French word for "please".

What CEFR level is "s'il vous plaît"?

"s'il vous plaît" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "s'il vous plaît"?

"s'il vous plaît" is tagged as a adverb in SmartWords.

Can you show "s'il vous plaît" in a sentence?

S'il vous plaît, ouvrez la porte.

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