How to Say ‘Yes, how can I help you?’ in French
Oui, je vous écoute.
wee zhuh voo ay-KOOT
[wee zhuh voo ay-KOOT]
🇫🇷 In France: A shop worker or passerby might say this to mean "go ahead" or "how can I help?" It sounds attentive and polite, not as stiff as the literal [I'm listening] can seem in English.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
Used to say “yes” or to show attention before responding.
Oui, bien sûr.
Yes, of course.
Je vous écoute.
zhuh voo ay-KOOT
I'm listening to you; I'm all ears.
A polite phrase meaning the speaker is ready to listen.
Oui, je vous écoute, allez-y.
Yes, I'm listening to you, go ahead.
Words in this phrase
je
[zhuh]
I
The subject pronoun meaning “I.”
Je travaille ici.
I work here.
vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural “you”; often used politely.
Je vous attends devant l'hôtel.
I am waiting for you in front of the hotel.
écoute
[ay-KOOT]
listen
Form of “écouter,” meaning “listen” or “am listening.”
Elle écoute de la musique.
She is listening to music.
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