How to Say ‘Do you prefer’ in French
Vous préférez
voo pray-fay-RAY
[voo pray-fay-RAY]
💬 Usage Tip: French often uses the present tense like English uses [would] in polite questions. So [Vous préférez ?] can mean [Do you prefer?] or more politely [Would you prefer?].
Phrase Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
you
The formal or plural you, often used by café staff when speaking politely to a customer.
Vous préférez un latte ou un espresso ?
Do you prefer a latte or an espresso?
préférez
[pray-fay-RAY]
prefer
From préférer, used to ask which option someone likes better.
Vous préférez un café plus doux ?
Do you prefer a milder coffee?
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