ASKING FOR PERMISSION - BASIC FRENCH VOCABULARY PHRASES
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TOPIC: ASKING FOR PERMISSION
In this lesson, we'll study common French phrases to ask for permission.
Politeness is a character quality appreciated by almost everybody. We don't study a new language in order to speak like an rude jerk to those speaking that language. Our main goal remains to make friends, and it is clear that being polite, asking nicely for things or favors is the surest way to achieve that goal.
1. PREVIEW: WORDS & PHRASES

1. Puis-je avoir ceci?
May I have this?

2. Puis-je fumer?
May I smoke?

3. Ca vous dérange si je fume?
Do you mind if I smoke?

4. Ca vous dérange si je m'assois ici?
Do you mind if I sit here?

5. Puis-changer de siège?
Can I change my seat?

6. Puis-je essayer ceci?
May I try this on?

7. Est-ce que je peux prendre des photos?
Can I take pictures?

8. Ce siège est-il libre?
Is this seat available?

9. Puis-je utiliser un ordinateur?
May I use a computer?

10. Pouvez-vous tenir ça?
Can you hold this?

11. Pourrais-je emprunter votre stylo?
May I borrow your pen?

12. Puis-je utiliser votre téléphone?
Can I use your phone?
2. PRACTICE: CARD SETS + QUIZZES
3. CONNECT: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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