French Expression · Beginner
S'il te plaît
Please (informal)
Pronunciation: seel tuh PLE
Meaning
A polite request, used when addressing one person informally.
Example
Peux-tu me passer le sel, s'il te plaît ?
Can you pass me the salt, please?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice S'il te plaît 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 beginner-level French expression.