French phrase
Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous ~ ?
Meaning
Excuse me, could you ___?
When to use it
A polite way to make a modest request. It sounds gentle and respectful when asking someone to accommodate a need.
Example dialogue
Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous parler plus lentement ?
Excuse me, could you speak more slowly?
Oui, je vais parler plus lentement.
Yes, I'll speak more slowly.