How to Say ‘I would like to book a yoga class, please.’ in French
Je voudrais réserver un cours de yoga, s'il vous plaît.
zhuh voo-DRAY ray-zair-VAY uhn koor duh yoh-ga seel eel voo pleh
[zhuh voo-DRAY ray-zair-VAY uhn koor duh yoh-ga seel eel voo pleh]
💬 Usage Tip: A perfect full request: Je voudrais + infinitive. This pattern works for many situations: Je voudrais réserver / acheter / essayer...
🇫🇷 In France: This is exactly the kind of polite complete sentence that sounds great when calling or speaking to reception in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Je voudrais
zhuh voo-DRAY
I would like
Polite way to express a desire or request in French.
Je voudrais un café.
I would like a coffee.
Words in this phrase
Je
[zhuh]
I
The subject pronoun for talking about yourself.
Je voudrais réserver demain matin.
I would like to book tomorrow morning.
voudrais
[voo-DRAY]
would like
A polite way to express a wish or request.
Je voudrais une place pour ce cours.
I would like a spot for this class.
réserver
[ray-zair-VAY]
to book
Used for reserving something in advance.
Je vais réserver pour mardi soir.
I am going to book for Tuesday evening.
Un cours de yoga
uhn koor duh yoh-ga
A yoga class
Refers to a lesson or session in yoga.
J'ai un cours de yoga ce soir.
I have a yoga class tonight.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a
An indefinite article before a masculine singular noun.
Un cours est encore disponible.
A class is still available.
cours
[koor]
class
A lesson or scheduled session.
Ce cours commence à 18 heures.
This class starts at 6 p.m.
de
[duh]
of
A linking preposition used between nouns.
Un cours de yoga est parfait pour moi.
A yoga class is perfect for me.
yoga
[yoh-ga]
yoga
The practice of yoga; same word in English.
Le yoga m'aide à me détendre.
Yoga helps me relax.
S'il vous plaît
seel eel voo pleh
Please
Polite phrase used when making a request in formal or neutral situations.
Un thé, s'il vous plaît.
A tea, please.
Words in this phrase
s'
[seel]
if
Part of the set phrase s'il vous plaît used to say please.
S'il vous plaît est une formule très utile, et s' en fait partie.
Please is a very useful expression, and s' is part of it.
il
[eel]
he
Here il belongs to a fixed polite expression, not a literal reference to a male person.
Dans s'il vous plaît, il n'est pas traduit mot à mot.
In please, il is not translated word for word.
vous
[voo]
you
The polite or plural you in French.
Je vous appelle pour confirmer la réservation.
I am calling you to confirm the booking.
plaît
[pleh]
pleases
Part of the expression meaning please.
Plaît complète l'expression s'il vous plaît.
Plaît completes the expression please.
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