French phrase
Pourriez-vous m'accorder ~ minutes ?
Meaning
Could you spare me ___ minutes?
When to use it
A polite request for a little of someone's time. It sounds slightly gentle and suits a courteous inquiry.
Example dialogue
Pourriez-vous m'accorder quelques minutes ?
Could you spare me a few minutes?
Oui, bien sûr. De quoi s'agit-il ?
Yes, of course. What is it about?