How to Say ‘Do you have’ in French
Avez-vous
ah-vay voo
[ah-vay voo]
💬 Usage Tip: Like [Souhaitez-vous], [Avez-vous] shows the formal question pattern with the verb before [vous]. The [z] links straight into [vous], so it sounds like one flow: (ah-vay voo).
Phrase Breakdown
Avez
[ah-vay]
have
Form of 'avoir' used with 'vous' in questions.
Avez-vous une allergie alimentaire à signaler ?
Do you have a food allergy to mention?
-vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural 'you'; attached here to form a polite question.
Avez-vous des préférences pour votre réservation ?
Do you have any preferences for your reservation?
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