French phrase
Pouvons-nous contacter ~ ?
Meaning
May we contact ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask whether contact is permitted. It has a somewhat formal tone and suits business situations.
Example dialogue
Pouvons-nous contacter notre fournisseur principal ?
May we contact our main supplier?
Oui, je vous donne son e-mail.
Yes, I'll give you their email address.