If you please Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈju/ /ˈpɫiz
IF yoo PLEEZ
ˈɪf/ /jˈuː/ /plˈiːz
IF yoo PLEEZ
Definition
A formal and somewhat old-fashioned way to politely ask someone to do something, similar to saying 'please' or 'if you would be so kind.' It can also be used to show surprise or emphasis.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal, now rarely used in everyday speech except for playful, ironic, or theatrical effect. Mainly found in old literature, period dramas, or when mimicking very polite speech. Not appropriate for casual situations; 'please' is much more common.
Spanish: si lo desea - por favor (formal)Portuguese (BR): se você quiser - por favor (formal)Portuguese (PT): se fizer favor - por favor (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 请问（正式） - 劳驾（正式）Chinese (Traditional): 請問（正式） - 勞駕（正式）Hindi: कृपया (औपचारिक) - अगर आप चाहेंArabic: لو سمحت (رسمي) - إذا تفضلتBengali: আপনি চাইলে - অনুগ্রহ করেRussian: если угодно - будьте добрыJapanese: よろしければ - お願いします（丁寧）Vietnamese: nếu bạn vui lòng - xin vui lòngKorean: 괜찮으시다면 - 실례가 안 된다면Turkish: müsaade ederseniz - lütfenUrdu: اگر آپ چاہیں - براہ کرمIndonesian: jika Anda berkenan - mohon
Example Sentences
Pass me the salt, if you please.
basic
Take your seats, if you please.
basic
Come in, if you please.
basic
Could you move a little to the left, if you please?
natural
I'll take another cup of tea, if you please.
natural
If you don't mind, I'll wait here, if you please.
natural