How to Say ‘Would you like to come’ in French
Souhaitez-vous venir
soo-eh-TAY voo vuh-NEER
[soo-eh-TAY voo vuh-NEER]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a formal question pattern: verb first, then [vous] — [Souhaitez-vous venir ?] You can swap in other verbs the same way: [Préférez-vous une table en terrasse ?]
🇫🇷 In France: This wording is quite polished and service-style. In everyday speech, people often ask more simply, but in restaurants this level of formality is normal.
Phrase Breakdown
Souhaitez-vous
soo-eh-TAY voo
Would you like / Do you wish
Formal polite question form, often used with 'vous'.
Souhaitez-vous boire quelque chose ?
Would you like something to drink?
Words in this phrase
Souhaitez
[soo-eh-TAY]
wish / would like
A polite formal verb form for asking someone's preference.
Souhaitez-vous venir samedi soir ?
Would you like to come on Saturday evening?
-vous
[voo]
you
The formal question form pronoun used after the verb.
Souhaitez-vous venir plus tôt ?
Would you like to come earlier?
venir
[vuh-NEER]
to come
The infinitive verb used to ask about arrival or attendance.
Souhaitez-vous venir vers 20h ?
Would you like to come around 8 p.m.?
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