How to Say ‘Would you like’ in French
Voulez-vous
voo-leh voo
[voo-leh voo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Voulez-vous] literally means [want-you]. French often puts the verb before the subject to make a polite question, as in [Avez-vous du lait végétal ?].
🇫🇷 In France: This is polite and service-style, the kind of wording staff may use with customers. In casual everyday speech, people often ask more simply, like [Vous voulez... ?].
Phrase Breakdown
Voulez
[voo-leh]
Do you want
A polite form of asking someone's desire or choice.
Voulez-vous du lait dans votre café?
Do you want milk in your coffee?
-vous
[voo]
(you)
Part of a polite expression in questions or offers.
Voulez-vous essayer ce café?
Would you like to try this coffee?
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