French phrase
J'aimerais que ~.
Meaning
I would appreciate it if you could ___.
When to use it
A polite, indirect way to make a request. It softens the request and suits service situations.
Example dialogue
J'aimerais que vous me recommandiez un bon restaurant.
I would appreciate it if you could recommend a good restaurant.
Bien sûr, je vous conseille celui-ci, il est proche et très bon.
Of course, I recommend this one; it's nearby and very good.