French phrase
Vous voulez dire que ~ ?
Meaning
Do you mean that ___?
When to use it
Checks what someone intends to say or confirms meaning. Polite, but can signal surprise or doubt.
Example dialogue
Vous voulez dire que la réunion est annulée ?
Do you mean that the meeting is canceled?
Oui, le patron vient d'appeler.
Yes, the boss just called.