How to Say “Can I Get Your Number?” in French

je peux avoir ton numéro ?
The English phrase "can I get your number?" is translated into French as je peux avoir ton numéro ?
This phrase is used to request someone's telephone number.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, the phrase translates to "I can have your number?", constructed from je (I), peux (can), avoir (to have), ton (your) and numéro (number).

Which one should you use?

You can use Est-ce que je peux avoir ton numéro ? as a standard way to ask the question by adding Est-ce que to the beginning. In a more colloquial setting, you might use on peut avoir ton numéro ? to mean "can we get your number?", which makes the request feel slightly less direct or personal than using je.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

If you are speaking to someone you do not know well or wish to show respect, use the formal version: je peux avoir votre numéro ?

Did you know?

  • In France, it is common to exchange social media handles, such as Instagram, before asking for a phone numéro to feel less intrusive.
  • In French, the word numéro specifically refers to a digit or a specific number in a sequence, while nombre is used for a quantity.
  • The verb avoir in your phrase shares a common ancestor with the English word 'aver', which is a word used to express something with certainty.

Examples in context

  • Pourriez-vous me donner votre numéro de téléphone, s'il vous plaît?
    Could you give me your phone number, please?
  • Je me demandais si je pourrais obtenir votre numéro de téléphone?
    I was wondering if I could get your phone number?
  • Serait-il possible d'avoir votre numéro de téléphone?
    Would it be possible to have your phone number?
  • Est-ce que je peux avoir ton numéro de téléphone?
    Can I get your phone number?
  • Tu veux bien me passer ton numéro de téléphone?
    Do you mind giving me your phone number?
  • Est-ce que je peux avoir ton 06?
    Can I get your 06?
  • Dis-moi, je peux avoir ton numéro ?
    Tell me, can I get your number?

Example conversation

Hugo and Manon are talking at a cafe.

  1. Hugo

    Tu es très sympathique, Manon.
    You are very nice, Manon.
  2. Manon

    C'est gentil, merci Hugo.
    That's kind, thank you Hugo.
  3. Hugo

    Est-ce que je peux avoir ton numéro ?
    Can I get your number?
  4. Manon

    Oui, bien sûr, le voici.
    Yes, of course, here it is.

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