Bedeutung
A polite request when addressing someone formally or a group.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Always say 's'il vous plaît' when entering a shop. It is considered the bare minimum of politeness. Usage is similar to France, but the tone is often slightly more relaxed.
The Magic Word
Always add 's'il vous plaît' to your requests. It changes the tone from a demand to a polite question.
Don't Forget the Accent
The circumflex on the 'i' is important for correct writing, though you won't hear it in speech.
Bedeutung
A polite request when addressing someone formally or a group.
The Magic Word
Always add 's'il vous plaît' to your requests. It changes the tone from a demand to a polite question.
Don't Forget the Accent
The circumflex on the 'i' is important for correct writing, though you won't hear it in speech.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for a stranger.
Excusez-moi, ______, où est la banque ?
Use 'vous' for strangers.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenExcusez-moi, ______, où est la banque ?
Use 'vous' for strangers.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is the standard way to say please for any request.
Yes, in French culture, it is considered very rude to not use polite markers.
Verwandte Redewendungen
S'il te plaît
specialized formInformal please
Veuillez
synonymPlease do
Merci
builds onThank you
