Making Requests

Pourriez-vous...? [poor-ee-ay-VOO] - Could you...? - Very polite - Formal situations

Pouvez-vous...? [poo-vay-VOO] - Can you...? - Standard politeness - Most situations

J'aimerais... [zheh-muh-REH] - I would like... - Softer than "je veux" - Restaurants/shops

Je voudrais... [zhuh voo-DREH] - I would like... - Common request form - Widely used

Est-ce que je peux...? [ess-kuh zhuh PUH] - Can I...? - Asking permission - Add action after

Pouvez-vous m'aider? [poo-vay-VOO meh-DAY] - Can you help me? - Direct but polite - Usually effective

J'ai besoin d'aide [zhay buh-ZWAN dehd] - I need help - More urgent - Clear request

Où est...? [oo EH] - Where is...? - Basic direction request - Follow with location

Comment aller à...? [koh-MAN ah-LAY ah] - How do I get to...? - Asking directions - More detailed response