How to Say ‘Do you have a moment?’ in French
Tu as un moment ?
tyoo ah uhn moh-MAHN
[tyoo ah uhn moh-MAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: In questions like this, French often keeps the normal word order: [Tu as un moment ?] literally looks like a statement, but your voice makes it a question. You can reuse that pattern easily: [Tu as cinq minutes ?] or [Tu as cours demain ?].
🇫🇷 In France: With classmates, [Tu as un moment ?] is a natural, low-pressure way to ask for a minute. It sounds more casual and friendly than a very direct request.
Phrase Breakdown
Tu
[tyoo]
you
Informal singular subject pronoun used when talking to one classmate or friend.
Tu peux m’aider si Tu as un moment ?
Can you help me if you have a moment?
as
[ah]
have
Form of avoir meaning you have.
Tu as un moment pour parler des devoirs ?
Do you have a moment to talk about homework?
un
[uhn]
a
Masculine singular indefinite article, like a or an in English.
On a un moment avant le cours.
We have a moment before class.
moment
[moh-MAHN]
moment
A short amount of time; often used to politely ask if someone is available.
Tu as un moment pour revoir le chapitre ?
Do you have a moment to review the chapter?
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