French phrase
Souhaitez-vous serrer la main ?
Meaning
May I shake your hand?
When to use it
A polite request to shake hands. It is formal and suits first meetings or business settings.
Example dialogue
Bonjour, je suis Yamada, enchanté.
Hello, I'm Yamada. Nice to meet you.
Souhaitez-vous serrer la main ?
May I shake your hand?