French Expression · Intermediate
Ça te dérange si...?
Do you mind if...? / Does it bother you if...?
Pronunciation: SA tuh day-RAN-zhuh SEE?
Meaning
A polite, informal way to ask if an action would cause inconvenience or bother someone.
Example
Ça te dérange si j'ouvre la fenêtre ? Il fait chaud ici.
Do you mind if I open the window? It's hot in here.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ça te dérange si...? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.