French phrase

Pouvez-vous parler ~, s'il vous plaît ?

Meaning

Could you speak ___, please?

When to use it

A polite request to adjust how someone speaks. It keeps the tone gentle and respectful.

Example dialogue

Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement, s'il vous plaît ?

Could you speak more slowly, please?

D'accord, je vais parler plus lentement.

All right, I'll speak more slowly.

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