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How to Say ‘Would you like’ in French

Aimeriez-vous

ehm-eh-ray voo

[ehm-eh-ray voo]

💬 Usage Tip: The -vous is attached with a hyphen because this is the polite/formal way to ask you. You will see the same pattern in other questions: avez-vous and voulez-vous.

🇫🇷 In France: A form like Aimeriez-vous... is very polite and typical from staff speaking to customers. You can use it too, but in reservations Je voudrais... is more common for your side of the exchange.

Phrase Breakdown

Aimeriez

[ehm-eh-ray]

Would you like

A polite phrase inquiring about someone's desires or preferences.

Example

Aimeriez-vous du café ou du thé?

Would you like coffee or tea?

-vous

[voo]

You

Referring to the person addressed.

Example

Aimeriez-vous du café ou du thé?

Would you like coffee or tea?

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