French phrase
Pouvez-vous prendre la parole, ~ ?
Meaning
Could you speak, ___?
When to use it
A polite request for someone to speak. Often used to invite the first speaker at a meeting.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous prendre la parole, pour commencer ?
Could you speak first, to get us started?
Volontiers, je commence tout de suite.
Gladly, I'll start right away.