French phrase

Pouvez-vous patienter, s'il vous plaît ?

Meaning

Could you please wait a moment?

When to use it

A polite request to wait briefly. It suits shops, offices, and phone calls, including formal business situations.

Example dialogue

Pouvez-vous patienter, s'il vous plaît ?

Could you please wait a moment?

Oui, bien sûr, j'arrive dans 2 minutes.

Yes, of course, I'll be there in about two minutes.

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