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How to Say ‘I can call the client, if you like.’ in French

Je peux appeler le client, si vous voulez.

zhuh puh ah-PLAY luh klee-AHN see voo voo-LAY

[zhuh puh ah-PLAY luh klee-AHN see voo voo-LAY]

Phrase Breakdown

Je peux appeler le client,

zhuh puh ah-PLAY luh klee-AHN

I can call the client,

The main offer. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Je peux appeler le client demain.

I can call the client tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

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.

appeler

[ah-PLAY]

to call

Infinitive verb meaning to phone someone or call out to them.

Example

Je vais appeler le restaurant.

I'm going to call the restaurant.

[luh]

the

Used as a function word to indicate a noun and to mark the noun as definite.

Example

Le chat noir.

The black cat.

client

[klee-AHN]

client / customer

Masculine noun for a person or company you work for.

Example

J'ai un nouveau client.

I have a new client.

si vous voulez.

see voo voo-LAY

if you like.

Polite add-on that softens the offer. Let your voice drop at the end.

Example

Je vous aide, si vous voulez.

I'll help you, if you like.

Words in this phrase

[see]

A condition or supposition.

Example

Si tu le vois, dis-lui bonjour.

If you see him, say hello.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

voulez

[voo-LAY]

want

Form of the verb 'vouloir' (to want) used with 'vous'.

Example

Vous voulez un café ?

Do you want a coffee?

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