please

An adverb used as a polite expression to make a request more courteous or to add emphasis to an entreaty. It can also function as an interjection.

ruНаречие, используемое как вежливое выражение для смягчения просьбы или придания настойчивости мольбе. Также может выступать в роли междометия.esAdverbio usado como expresión cortés para suavizar una petición o dar énfasis a una súplica. También puede funcionar como interjección.frAdverbe utilisé comme formule de politesse pour adoucir une demande ou renforcer une supplication. Peut également servir d'interjection.deAdverb, das als höfliche Bitte oder Aufforderung verwendet wird, um eine Bitte abzumildern oder Nachdruck zu verleihen. Kann auch als Interjektion stehen.ptAdvérbio usado como expressão de cortesia para atenuar um pedido ou tornar uma súplica mais insistente. Também pode funcionar como interjeição.zh副词，用于礼貌地缓和请求或使恳求更加恳切；也可用作感叹词，表示客气或请求。arأداة تُستعمل للتلطف في الطلب أو الالتماس، وتفيد الإلحاح أو التوسل أحيانًا.

1. Polite request A1 formal

   Used to add politeness to a request or command.

   • Please pass me the salt.
   • Could you please open the door?
   • Please sit down.

   ruПожалуйстаesPetición cortésfrS'il vous plaît (formule de politesse)deBitteptPor favorzh请arمن فضلك

   Synonyms: kindlypray

2. Expression of acceptance A1 formal

   Used to express polite acceptance of an offer or invitation.

   • Would you like some tea? Yes, please.
   • Can I help you? Please, come in.
   • Do you want a seat? Please, take mine.

   ruПожалуйстаesexpresión de aceptaciónfrAcceptation polie d'une offredeBitteptPor favorzh请arتفضل

   Synonyms: by all meanscertainlyof coursesurelyyes

• more please comparative form
• most please superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone happy or satisfied, or to express a polite request.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, которое делает кого-то счастливым или удовлетворённым, или для выражения вежливой просьбы.esVerbo que indica causar satisfacción o agrado a alguien, o que se usa para formular una petición cortés.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de rendre quelqu'un heureux ou satisfait, ou pour exprimer une demande polie.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man jemanden glücklich oder zufrieden macht, oder das verwendet wird, um eine höfliche Bitte auszudrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de agradar, satisfazer ou deixar alguém feliz, ou para expressar um pedido educado.zh动词，表示使某人感到高兴或满意，或用于礼貌地请求某人做某事。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إرضاء شخص أو إسعاده أو تلبية رغبته، أو للتعبير عن طلب مؤدب.

1. Make someone happy A2 formal

   To cause someone to feel happy, satisfied, or content.

   • She always tries to please her guests with good food.
   • The gift pleased him greatly.
   • It pleases me to see you so happy.

   ruРадоватьescomplacerfrfaire plaisirdeErfreuenptAgradarzh使高兴arإسعاد

   Synonyms: amusecheercontentdelightentertaingladdengratifysatisfy

   Antonyms: angerannoydispleaseirritatevex

2. Satisfy a desire or requirement B1 formal

   To fulfill someone's wishes or expectations.

   • The restaurant aims to please every customer.
   • He did everything to please his boss.
   • The new policy was designed to please both employees and management.

   ruУдовлетворятьessatisfacer un deseo o requisitofrsatisfaire un désir ou une exigencedeErfüllenptAgradarzh满足arإرضاء

   Synonyms: amuseappeasecontentdelightentertainfulfillgratifyhumorindulgesatisfy

   Antonyms: angerannoydisappointdispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendprovokerebuffrepelthwartvex

• pleased past participle
• pleased past simple
• pleasing present participle
• pleases third person singular