French phrase
Pouvez-vous lancer ~ ?
Meaning
Could you start ___?
When to use it
A polite request to begin something. Commonly used for meetings, tasks, or activities, with a courteous tone suitable for everyday work situations.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous lancer la réunion à 14h ?
Could you start the meeting at 2:00 p.m.?
D'accord, je lance la réunion à 14h.
All right, I'll start the meeting at 2:00 p.m.