How to ask for something in French
How to ask for something in French?
Have you ever wondered how to say ‘Do you have…?… or ‘Can I have’…. or ‘May I…..in French? You’ve come to the right place! If you have any feedback about the quality of the episode (sound, pace, transcripts) show, feel free to reach out!
#1 How to say ‘Can I have…’
Est-ce que je peux avoir…..(eskuh)
#2 How to say ‘May I have….’
Puis-je avoir….
Pourrais-je avoir…
#3 How to say ‘Do you have…’ (formal or you all)
Est-ce que vous avez… (eskuh)
Avez-vous ….
#4 How to say ‘Do you have…’ (informal/casual)
Est-ce que tu as….
As-tu….
#5 How to say ‘ I would like…’
Je voudrais…
#6 How to say ‘I am looking for…’
Je cherche …
#7 Practice in French
Do you have some salt? (formal) — Est-ce que avez du sel ?
I am looking for a green sweater? — Je cherche un pull vert.
May I have more sauce? — Puis-je avoir plus de sauce? Pourrais-je avoir plus de sauces ?
Can I have two tickets? — Est-ce que je peux avoir deux billets ?
I would like two croissants — Je voudrais deux croissants
Do you have a pen (casual/informal)—- Est-ce que tu as un stylo ?
Voilà c’est la fin de cet épisode ! Now you know How to ask for something in French! And always add ‘S’il vous plait’ ! (please at the end)
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