How do you say "Hi, do you have a moment?" in French?

"Hi, do you have a moment?" in French is "Salut, tu as un moment ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Hi, do you have a moment?’ in French

Q: What does "Salut, tu as un moment ?" mean in English?

"Salut, tu as un moment ?" means "Hi, do you have a moment?" in English. Usage tip: In everyday spoken French, yes/no questions are often just a normal sentence said with question intonation: [Salut, tu as un moment ?]. You do not need an extra word like [do] in English.

Salut, tu as un moment ?

sah-LU tyoo ah uhn moh-MAHN

[sah-LU tyoo ah uhn moh-MAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: In everyday spoken French, yes/no questions are often just a normal sentence said with question intonation: [Salut, tu as un moment ?]. You do not need an extra word like [do] in English.

Phrase Breakdown

Salut

[sah-LU]

A casual greeting used with classmates or friends.

Example

Salut, tu as un moment pour préparer le contrôle ?

Hi, do you have a moment to prepare for the test?

Tu as un moment ?

tyoo ah uhn moh-MAHN

Do you have a moment?

A polite informal way to ask if someone is available for a short conversation.

Example

Tu as un moment pour parler ?

Do you have a moment to talk?

Words in this phrase

[tyoo]

you

Informal singular subject pronoun for one person.

Example

Si tu es libre, tu peux venir travailler avec nous.

If you are free, you can come work with us.

[ah]

have

Form of avoir meaning you have.

Example

Tu as un moment après le cours ?

Do you have a moment after class?

[uhn]

Masculine singular article meaning a or an.

Example

On cherche un moment pour étudier ensemble.

We’re looking for a time to study together.

moment

[moh-MAHN]

moment

A short time; common in polite school conversations.

Example

J’ai un moment avant la réunion avec le prof.

I have a moment before the meeting with the teacher.

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