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    Voulez-vous (en. Do you want)

    /vule vu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Polite formula to propose or request something.
    Do you want to accompany me to the movies?
    Voulez-vous m'accompagner au cinéma ?
    Used to formulate an invitation.
    Do you want to come to my party?
    Voulez-vous venir à ma fête ?
    Can be used to express a choice or preference.
    Do you want tea or coffee?
    Voulez-vous du thé ou du café ?

    Etymology

    From the verb 'vouloir' in the second person plural and the use of the pronoun 'vous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do you want to dance?
    Invitation to dance.
    Voulez-vous danser ?
    Do you want...?
    Polite request to find out if someone wants something.
    Est-ce que vous voulez... ?
    Do you want a coffee?
    Offer to serve a coffee.
    Voulez-vous un café ?

    Related Words

    vouloir
    Express a desire or will.
    vouloir
    demander
    Make a request or ask a question.
    demander
    proposer
    Suggest something to someone.
    proposer

    Slang Meanings

    A familiar way to ask for something.
    Do you want a hand?
    Tu veux un coup de main ?
    Abbreviated version of the question in informal contexts.
    Do you want?
    Tu veux ?