How to Say ‘What do you take’ in French
Vous prenez
voo pruh-NAY
[voo pruh-NAY]
💬 Usage Tip: [Prendre] often means "to have" or "to choose" when ordering, not just "to take." So [Vous prenez quel lait ?] is a natural shop or café way to ask what you want.
Phrase Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural 'you', used politely by café staff.
Vous prenez du sucre avec votre café ?
Do you take sugar with your coffee?
prenez
[pruh-NAY]
take / have
Used to ask what someone takes or chooses with their order.
Vous prenez du lait de soja ou d'avoine ?
Do you take soy milk or oat milk?
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