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In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
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Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Oui monsieur, que désirez-vous commander? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Bref, tu veux sortir pour un petit déjeuner? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Hum, je voulais vous demander si vous aimeriez venir à Brighton demain. |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Ce n'est pas mauvais, devrions-nous donc commencer à chercher quelques maisons ? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Devrions-nous prendre celui qui est en promotion? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Voudrais-tu des cuisses de poulet dans ce cas? |
| Would you like anything? | Voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Pouvons-nous avoir une bouteille de Chardonnay ? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Devrions-nous vérifier s'ils ont ce riz si spécial ici d'abord? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Où voudrais-tu t'asseoir Cate? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Voulez-vous une salade ou des accompagnements avec ça? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Est-ce que cela vous dérange si je me joins à vous ? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Il se fait tard, devrions-nous partir dans pas longtemps? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Allons-nous utiliser une ruse, du coup ? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Tu veux m'emmener à dîner? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Il y a 3 types de parmesan, lequel veux-tu que j'aille prendre? |
| Shall we leave, then? | On s'en va? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Voudrais-tu un poulet entier ou en pièces? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Okay, on se voit à la station à cinq heures? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Tu veux que j'aille chercher du café et des muffins? |
