French phrase
Pouvez-vous laisser ~ vide ?
Meaning
Could you leave ___ vacant?
When to use it
A polite request to keep a seat unoccupied. Used when reserving an adjacent seat on a plane or train.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous laisser le siège à côté vide ?
Could you leave the seat next to you vacant?
Oui, nous le laisserons vide.
Yes, we'll leave it vacant.