Would you please Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwʊd/ /ˈju/ /ˈpɫiz

WOOD-yoo-PLEEZ

UK

wˈʊd/ /jˈuː/ /plˈiːz

WOOD-YOO-PLEEZ

Definition

A very polite way to ask someone to do something for you.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely polite and formal compared to 'could you' or 'can you'. Common in written requests, business emails, and formal speech. Sometimes sounds overly formal in casual conversation; native speakers often use 'could you please' or just 'please'. 'Would you please' is rarely used when talking to close friends.

• Spanish: ¿Podrías (por favor) - ¿Serías tan amable de
• Portuguese (BR): Você poderia, por favor - Você poderia
• Portuguese (PT): Poderia, por favor - Poderia
• Chinese (Simplified): 请你...好吗
• Chinese (Traditional): 請你...好嗎
• Hindi: क्या आप कृपया
• Arabic: هل يمكنك من فضلك
• Bengali: আপনি কি দয়া করে
• Russian: не могли бы вы
• Japanese: 〜ていただけますか - 〜てくださいませんか
• Vietnamese: bạn vui lòng - bạn làm ơn
• Korean: 실례지만 ~해주시겠어요? - 혹시 ~해주실 수 있을까요?
• Turkish: lütfen ... yapar mısınız?
• Urdu: کیا آپ مہربانی کرکے
• Indonesian: maukah Anda - bisakah Anda tolong

Example Sentences

Would you please close the window?

basic

Would you please tell me your name?

basic

Would you please help me with my homework?

basic

Would you please let me know when you arrive?

natural

Would you please send me that document by tomorrow?

natural

Would you please stop by my office when you have a minute?

natural