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In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | Devrions-nous déplacer le bureau là où il était avant, près de la fenêtre ? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Ou est-ce que je te prépare quelque chose? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Tu veux t'asseoir côté fenêtre? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Tu ne penses pas qu'un hausse de 50% c'est trop?! |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Tu veux prendre des cachets pour ton mal de tête? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Pouvons-nous avoir une bouteille de Chardonnay ? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Tu veux que j'aille chercher du café et des muffins? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, pourquoi n'irais-tu pas chercher Pogo dans le jardin? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Devrions-nous prendre celui qui est en promotion? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Hum, je voulais vous demander si vous aimeriez venir à Brighton demain. |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Devons-nous utiliser les caisses automatiques ? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Où voudrais-tu t'asseoir Cate? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Bien, devrions nous réserver une table pour 8h30, du coup ? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Oui monsieur, que désirez-vous commander? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vous voulez que je fasse du moonwalk aussi? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Voudrais-tu des cuisses de poulet dans ce cas? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais que je cuisine pour toi? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Allons chéri, qu'aimerais-tu boire ? |
| Would you like anything? | Voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Voulez-vous une salade ou des accompagnements avec ça? |
