How to Say ‘Do you think’ in French
Pensez-vous
pohn-seh voo
[pohn-seh voo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Pensez-vous] uses flipped word order to make a formal question. This pattern is common in polite service French: [avez-vous], [voulez-vous].
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds fairly formal and respectful, suitable with customers you don't know. In a boutique, staff often prefer this kind of phrasing over more casual question forms.
Phrase Breakdown
Pensez
[pohn-seh]
Do you think
Asking for someone's opinion or belief about a certain subject.
Pensez-vous que ce soit important?
Do you think it is important?
-vous
[voo]
you
Refers to the person or people being spoken to.
Vous êtes sûr de cela?
Are you sure about that?
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