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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)
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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 | |
|---|---|
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | On a un tablier, pourquoi tu ne le portes pas? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Voulez-vous que j'aille commander quelque chose d'autre pour vous deux ? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Oui monsieur, que désirez-vous commander? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, nous étions sur le point de commander quelques verres, voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
| 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. |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vous voulez que je fasse du moonwalk aussi? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Il se fait tard, devrions-nous partir dans pas longtemps? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Tu veux t'asseoir côté fenêtre? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, pourquoi n'irais-tu pas chercher Pogo dans le jardin? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais que je cuisine pour toi? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Avant qu'on ne commence, voudrais-tu que je joue un peu de musique ? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Est-ce que cela vous dérange si je me joins à vous ? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | Ou tu veux qu'on fasse moitié-moitié pour les deux? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Ce n'est pas mauvais, devrions-nous donc commencer à chercher quelques maisons ? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Voudrais-tu des cuisses de poulet dans ce cas? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Où voudrais-tu t'asseoir Cate? |
| Shall we leave, then? | On s'en va? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Peu importe, voulez-vous que je vous rapporte la liste des vins ? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Oui, merci, nous souhaiterions commander un demi-canard avec des pancakes. |
| Would you like anything? | Voulez-vous quelque chose ? |
