How do you say "I would like a white wine, please." in French?

"I would like a white wine, please." in French is "J’aimerais un vin blanc, s'il vous plaît.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "J’aimerais un vin blanc, s'il vous plaît." mean in English?

"J’aimerais un vin blanc, s'il vous plaît." means "I would like a white wine, please." in English.

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How to Say ‘I would like a white wine, please.’ in French

J’aimerais un vin blanc, s'il vous plaît.

zhuh eh-meh-reh uhn vuh blahn seal eel voo pleh

[zhuh eh-meh-reh uhn vuh blahn seal eel voo pleh]

🇫🇷 In France: If you are ordering the drink you offered to buy, this sounds polite and natural. In a real bar, you would usually say it to the bartender, not to the person you are flirting with.

Phrase Breakdown

J’aimerais un

zhuh eh-meh-reh uhn

Words in this phrase

J’

[zhuh]

First person singular subject pronoun.

Example

J'aime le chocolat.

I like chocolate.

aimerais

[eh-meh-reh]

would like

Used to indicate desire or wish.

Example

J’aimerais aller à la plage.

I would like to go to the beach.

[uhn]

Indefinite article used before a noun.

Example

Il a un frère.

He has a brother.

Vin blanc,

vuh blahn

Words in this phrase

vin

[vuh]

wine

An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

Example

Je prends un verre de vin.

I am having a glass of wine.

blanc

[blahn]

white

The color or complexion.

Example

Mon chat est blanc.

My cat is white.

S'il vous plaît.

seal eel voo pleh

Words in this phrase

[seal]

Used to introduce a conditional clause.

Example

Je verrai s'il est disponible.

I’ll see if he is available.

[eel]

Third person singular subject pronoun.

Example

Il fait froid.

It is cold.

vous

[voo]

you

Second person plural or formal singular pronoun.

Example

Je vous appelle demain.

I will call you tomorrow.

plaît

[pleh]

please

Used to add politeness to a request.

Example

Passe-moi le sel, s'il te plaît.

Pass me the salt, please.

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