encore du vin, s'il vous plaît
To say "more wine, please" in French, use encore du vin, s'il vous plaît.
This phrase is a polite way to ask for an additional serving of wine.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "more some wine, if it pleases you".
Which one should you use?
While encore du vin, s'il vous plaît is the standard polite version, you can use encore du vin, s'il te plaît when speaking informally with friends or family.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
encore du vin, s'il vous plaît is polite and suitable for formal settings like a restaurant. The alternative form encore du vin, s'il te plaît is used in informal situations.
Did you know?
- The word encore originally comes from the Late Latin phrase 'in hanc hōram', which means 'until this hour'.
- The phrase s'il vous plaît is used not just for requests, but also as a way to get a stranger's attention, similar to saying 'excuse me' in English.
- While vin is the standard word for wine, the French use the word cru to describe a specific vineyard or a wine from a single growth site.
Examples in context
- Pouvez-vous m'apporter plus de vin, s'il vous plaît?Can you bring me more wine, please?
- Tu peux me resservir de vin, s'il te plaît?Can you pour me more wine, please?
- Je peux avoir encore un peu de vin, stp?Can I have some more wine, please?
- Je voudrais encore du vin, s'il vous plaît.I would like more wine, please.
- Encore du vin, s'il vous plaît, merci.More wine, please, thank you.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are dining at a restaurant.
- LéaC'est un excellent vin, n'est-ce pas Gabriel ?This is an excellent wine, isn't it Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, je l'adore vraiment.Yes, I really love it.
- LéaEncore du vin, s'il vous plaît !More wine, please!
- GabrielBonne idée, Léa.Good idea, Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, encore, vin, vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
