Direct answer
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de l'eau, s'il vous plaît
Romanization
de l'eau, s'il vous plait
Pronunciation
duh loh seel voo pleh
Restaurant · French
How to say “water please” in French
Learn how to say "water please" in French: de l'eau, s'il vous plaît (de l'eau, s'il vous plait), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. De l'eau, s'il vous plaît is polite French. Un verre d'eau asks specifically for a glass of water.
Examples
De l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
Water, please.
Un verre d'eau, s'il vous plaît.
A glass of water, please.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "water please" word by word; use the full French phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "water please" in French?
Say de l'eau, s'il vous plaît. The romanization is de l'eau, s'il vous plait, and the pronunciation is duh loh seel voo pleh.
Is de l'eau, s'il vous plaît formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. De l'eau, s'il vous plaît is polite French. Un verre d'eau asks specifically for a glass of water.
When should I use "water please" in French?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. De l'eau, s'il vous plaît is polite French. Un verre d'eau asks specifically for a glass of water.