veuillez nous conseiller
The English phrase "please advise" can be translated into French as veuillez nous conseiller.
This phrase is used in professional or administrative contexts when asking a superior or an expert for their guidance or instructions on a specific matter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the polite imperative veuillez (please), the object pronoun nous (us) and the infinitive conseiller (to advise/to counsel).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of the verb vouloir in the imperative form veuillez makes this phrase highly formal and suitable for professional correspondence. Other formal ways to ask for advice include Veuillez me conseiller, Je vous prie de me conseiller, Pourriez-vous me donner votre avis, s'il vous plaît? and J'aurais besoin de vos conseils, s'il vous plaît.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase from 'advise us' to 'advise me', replace the object pronoun nous with me.
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Examples in context
- Veuillez nous conseiller sur la marche à suivre.Please advise us on the steps to follow.
- Veuillez nous conseiller concernant ce nouveau projet.Please advise us regarding this new project.
Example conversation
Chloé is asking Gabriel for his professional input via email.
- ChloéBonjour Gabriel, nous avons un problème technique.Hello Gabriel, we have a technical problem.
- GabrielJe vais regarder les détails immédiatement.I will look at the details immediately.
- ChloéVeuillez nous conseiller sur la meilleure solution.Please advise us on the best solution.
- GabrielD'accord, je vous envoie mes recommandations demain.Okay, I will send you my recommendations tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conseiller, nous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
