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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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, nous étions sur le point de commander quelques verres, voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | On va fumer dehors ? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Devons-nous utiliser les caisses automatiques ? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Cela doit être un signe, pourquoi ne... |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Allons chéri, qu'aimerais-tu boire ? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Allons-nous les appeler pour prendre rendez-vous pour Samedi ? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | J'en ai pris un gros, devrions-nous prendre des tomates ? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Tu veux que j'aille chercher du café et des muffins? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Tu veux prendre des cachets pour ton mal de tête? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Devrions-nous vérifier s'ils ont ce riz si spécial ici d'abord? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Voulez-vous que j'aille commander quelque chose d'autre pour vous deux ? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Voudriez-vous avoir quelque chose en entrée ? |
| 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? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Okay, on se voit à la station à cinq heures? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Bien, devrions nous réserver une table pour 8h30, du coup ? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Je te recommande de prendre des moules. |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Oui monsieur, que désirez-vous commander? |
| Which one would you like? | Tu veux lequel? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais que je cuisine pour toi? |
| Would you like anything? | Voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
