How to Say ‘How may I assist you?’ in French
Comment puis-je vous aider ?
koh-mahn pwee zhuh voo eh-day
[koh-mahn pwee zhuh voo eh-day]
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the inversion in the polite form.
🇫🇷 In France: Commonly used by service staff to offer assistance.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
Used to ask about the manner or way something is done.
Comment puis-je vous aider ?
How can I help you?
Puis-je
pwee zhuh
Words in this phrase
puis
[pwee]
Then
Used to introduce a statement or question.
Puis-je avoir un verre d'eau?
Can I have a glass of water?
-je
[zhuh]
I
Refers to oneself as the speaker.
Puis-je venir ?
Can I come?
Vous aider ?
voo eh-day
Words in this phrase
vous
[voo]
You
Refers to the person being spoken to.
Puis-je vous aider?
Can I help you?
aider
[eh-day]
Help
To assist someone with something.
Puis-je vous aider ?
Can I help you?
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