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How to Say ‘Could you introduce me, please?’ in French

Tu peux me présenter, s'il te plaît ?

tyoo puh muh pray-zahn-TAY s eel tuh pleh

[tyoo puh muh pray-zahn-TAY s eel tuh pleh]

🇫🇷 In France: Asking a colleague to introduce you around is normal on your first day in France. Introductions often happen desk by desk with a handshake or a quick hello.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu peux me présenter,

tyoo puh muh pray-zahn-TAY

Can you introduce me,

This is the main request. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Tu peux me présenter à Marie ?

Can you introduce me to Marie?

Words in this phrase

[tyoo]

you

An informal singular pronoun used to address one person.

Example

Tu travailles dans une start-up ou une grande entreprise ?

Do you work in a start-up or a large company?

peux

[puh]

can

Form of pouvoir meaning to be able to or can.

Example

Je peux vous présenter mes compétences en quelques minutes.

I can present my skills to you in a few minutes.

[muh]

Object pronoun meaning 'me', placed before the verb.

Example

Tu peux me voir ?

Can you see me?

présenter

[pray-zahn-TAY]

to introduce

Infinitive of 'présenter'; with 'vous' it means to introduce yourself.

Example

Je vais présenter mon projet.

I am going to present my project.

s'il te plaît ?

s eel tuh pleh

please?

This is the informal polite ending. Let your voice rise slightly for the question.

Example

Tu m'aides, s'il te plaît ?

Will you help me, please?

Words in this phrase

[s]

Shortened form of 'si' before 'il', used in 's'il vous plaît'.

Example

Viens s'il fait beau.

Come if the weather is nice.

[eel]

it (impersonal)

Impersonal subject used with verbs like 'rester' meaning 'there is left'.

Example

Il reste du pain.

There is some bread left.

[tuh]

you (to you)

Informal indirect object pronoun; with 'aller' it means something suits you.

Example

Ce pull te va bien.

This sweater suits you.

plaît

[pleh]

pleases / is liked

From the verb 'plaire'; it means something is pleasing or appealing.

Example

Ça me plaît quand l'équipe est ouverte.

I like it when the team is open.

Guides for French learners

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