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How to ask for someone politely during a French call

Navigate Phone Conversations in French: Essential Phrases to Know: How to ask for someone politely during a French call

To ask for someone politely during a French call, you can use the following expressions:

  1. “Puis-je parler à [name], s’il vous plaît ?”
    (May I speak to [name], please?)

  2. “Est-ce que [name] est disponible, s’il vous plaît ?”
    (Is [name] available, please?)

  3. “Pourrais-je parler à [name], s’il vous plaît ?”
    (Could I speak to [name], please?)

  4. “Je souhaiterais parler à [name], s’il vous plaît.”
    (I would like to speak to [name], please.)

These phrases are polite and commonly used when asking to speak with someone on the phone in French. Adding “s’il vous plaît” (please) is important for politeness. If you do not know the name, you can say: “Puis-je parler à la personne responsable, s’il vous plaît ?” (May I speak to the person in charge, please?).

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