French phrase
Puis-je ~ en privé ?
Meaning
May I ___ in private?
When to use it
A polite request to speak with someone privately. It suits personal matters or sensitive topics.
Example dialogue
Puis-je vous parler en privé ?
May I speak to you in private?
Oui, bien sûr. De quoi voulez-vous parler ?
Yes, of course. What would you like to talk about?