German phrase
Ich möchte Sie bitten, ~.
Meaning
I would like to ask you to ___
When to use it
A polite formal request. Use it when asking an official or senior person to do something.
Example dialogue
Ich möchte Sie bitten, mir die Studienbescheinigung zu schicken.
I would like to ask you to send me the enrollment certificate.
Ja, das kann ich machen. An welche Adresse soll ich sie schicken?
Yes, I can do that. Which address should I send it to?