French phrase
Puis-je ~ pendant ~ ?
Meaning
May I ___ during ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask permission during an activity. It has a respectful, restrained tone.
Example dialogue
Puis-je prendre des photos pendant la visite ?
May I take photos during the tour?
Oui, mais sans flash, s'il vous plaît.
Yes, but without flash, please.