French phrase

Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous ~ ?

Meaning

Excuse me, could you ___?

When to use it

A polite way to ask someone to do something. It suits requests to strangers or people of higher status.

Example dialogue

Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m'aider à porter cette valise ?

Excuse me, could you help me carry this suitcase?

Bien sûr, je peux vous aider. Où est-elle ?

Of course, I can help you. Where is it?

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