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How to Say ‘Could you let me know?’ in French

Vous pourriez me prévenir ?

voo poo-RYAY muh pray-vuh-NEER

[voo poo-RYAY muh pray-vuh-NEER]

🇫🇷 In France: It's fine to ask this, but don't count on a callback. Many places simply seat you on the terrace when you arrive if something has opened up.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous pourriez

voo poo-RYAY

You could

Polite conditional of 'pouvoir' (can). Say 'voo poo-ryay'. The 's' of 'vous' is silent here.

Example

Vous pourriez répéter ?

Could you repeat?

Words in this phrase

Vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

pourriez

[poo-RYAY]

could

Conditional of pouvoir, polite request.

Example

Vous pourriez m'aider ?

Could you help me?

me prévenir ?

muh pray-vuh-NEER

let me know / warn me?

'Prévenir' means to notify in advance. Say 'muh pray-vuh-neer', with your voice rising for the question.

Example

Tu peux me prévenir demain ?

Can you let me know tomorrow?

Words in this phrase

[muh]

Object pronoun meaning 'me', placed before the verb.

Example

Tu peux me voir ?

Can you see me?

prévenir

[pray-vuh-NEER]

to let know

To inform or warn someone in advance.

Example

Préviens-moi si tu arrives tard.

Let me know if you're arriving late.

Guides for French learners

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