French phrase
Souhaitez-vous commencer ?
Meaning
Would you like to begin?
When to use it
A polite question about whether someone wants to begin. Common in meetings and presentations, without sounding like a command.
Example dialogue
Souhaitez-vous commencer ?
Would you like to begin?
Oui, je vais commencer ma présentation.
Yes, I am going to start my presentation.