How to say “please” in French
“Please” in French
s’il vous plaît
seel voo PLEH
Polite form. With friends, use “s’il te plaît”.
Example sentences
Un café, s’il vous plaît.
A coffee, please.
Pouvez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît ?
Can you help me, please?
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