How to say “Please” in French
The most common way to say “please” in French. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
S'il vous plaît
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How do you say "Please" in French?
"Please" in French is "S'il vous plaît". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "S'il vous plaît" written in French?
"S'il vous plaît" is the standard written form in French, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "S'il vous plaît" in French?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "S'il vous plaît" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "S'il vous plaît" mean in English?
"S'il vous plaît" is the French way of saying "Please" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Please" in French?
Many languages — including French — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "S'il vous plaît" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is French spoken?
French is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free French dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free French dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "S'il vous plaît" or any other French text.