How to Say ‘Do you have any special requests?’ in French
Avez-vous des demandes particulières ?
ah-vay voo day duh-mahnd par-tee-kew-lee-air
[ah-vay voo day duh-mahnd par-tee-kew-lee-air]
🇫🇷 In France: This is a natural restaurant question about allergies, diet, or seating needs. A short direct answer is expected; you do not need to soften it much.
Phrase Breakdown
Avez-vous
ah-vay voo
Do you have
Formal question form of 'avoir' with 'vous'.
Avez-vous une préférence ?
Do you have a preference?
Words in this phrase
Avez
[ah-vay]
have
Question form of 'avoir', used to ask politely.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières ?
Do you have any special requests?
-vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural 'you', used in polite restaurant language.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières pour ce soir ?
Do you have any special requests for this evening?
Des demandes particulières
day duh-mahnd par-tee-kew-lee-air
Any special requests
Phrase used to ask if someone has specific needs or wishes.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières pour le repas ?
Do you have any special requests for the meal?
Words in this phrase
des
[day]
some / any
Plural article meaning 'some' or 'any' depending on context.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières concernant le menu ?
Do you have any special requests regarding the menu?
demandes
[duh-mahnd]
requests
Things the guest asks the restaurant to arrange.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières à noter ?
Do you have any special requests to note down?
particulières
[par-tee-kew-lee-air]
special / specific
Used for requests that need extra attention.
Avez-vous des demandes particulières pour les enfants ?
Do you have any special requests for the children?
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