French phrase

Puis-je boire ~ ?

Meaning

May I drink ___?

When to use it

A polite way to ask permission to drink something. It suits public places where drinking may be restricted.

Example dialogue

Puis-je boire de l'eau ?

May I drink some water?

Non, désolé, c'est interdit ici.

No, sorry, drinking is not allowed here.

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