French phrase
Pouvez-vous me dire ~ ?
Meaning
Could you tell me ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for specific information. It is suitable for strangers and formal situations.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous me dire où se trouve la gare ?
Could you tell me where the train station is?
C'est à deux minutes à pied.
It's a two-minute walk.