please
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. s'il te plaît
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
Give me some food, please.Donne-moi à manger, s’il te plaît.
b. s'il vous plaît
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
Hello! May I have a coffee, please?Bonjour ! Puis-je avoir un café, s’il vous plaît ?
a. merci
Would you like another piece of cake? - Yes, please!Est-ce que tu veux une autre part de gâteau ? - Oui, merci !
b. volontiers (adverb)
Can I help you carry your bag? - Yes, please.Je peux vous aidez à porter votre sac ? - Oui, volontiers.
a. ça suffit
Please, I've already told you a hundred times that I don't want to go to that party!Ça suffit, je t'ai déjà dit cent fois que je ne veux pas aller à cette fête !
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. merci de
Please do not smoke here.Merci de ne pas fumer ici.
b. veuillez
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
(verb)
Please fill out this form.Veuillez remplir ce formulaire.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. faire plaisir à
I made your favorite meal to please you.J’ai fait ton repas préféré pour te faire plaisir.
b. plaire à
The movie will please all science-fiction fans.Ce film va plaire à tous les fans de science-fiction.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. faire plaisir
Mark is the nicest person I know. He always wants to please!Mark est la personne la plus gentille que je connaisse. Il veut toujours faire plaisir !
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