How to Say ‘Do you have’ in French
Avez-vous
ah-vay voo
[ah-vay voo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Avez-vous] flips the usual order to make a formal question, so it sounds more polished than [Vous avez ?] This pattern works with many verbs: [Pouvez-vous] and [Savez-vous].
Phrase Breakdown
Avez
[ah-vay]
have
Verb form from avoir used with vous in polite questions.
Avez-vous une table disponible pour ce soir ?
Do you have a table available for tonight?
-vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural pronoun used when speaking politely to customers or staff.
Avez-vous une option végétarienne pour l'invité d'honneur ?
Do you have a vegetarian option for the guest of honor?
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