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How to say “water please” in French

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water please

French · Français

polite

Translation

de l'eau, s'il vous plaît

Romanization

de l'eau, s'il vous plaît

Pronunciation

duh loh seel voo pleh

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

de l'eau, s'il vous plaît — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "water please".

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How do you say "water please" in French?+

You say "de l'eau, s'il vous plaît" in French. The romanized form is "de l'eau, s'il vous plaît", and a simple pronunciation cue is "duh loh seel voo pleh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "duh loh seel voo pleh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "de l'eau, s'il vous plaît".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.