please

• Adverbe utilisé comme formule de politesse pour adoucir une demande ou renforcer une supplication. Peut également servir d'interjection.

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.

1. Polite requestA1formal

   Used to add politeness to a request or command.

   S'il vous plaît (formule de politesse)

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

   Synonymeskindlypray

2. Expression of acceptanceA1formal

   Used to express polite acceptance of an offer or invitation.

   Acceptation polie d'une offre

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

   Synonymesby all meanscertainlyof coursesurelyyes

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de rendre quelqu'un heureux ou satisfait, ou pour exprimer une demande polie.

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

1. Make someone happyA2formal

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

   faire plaisir

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

   Synonymesamusecheercontentdelightentertaingladdengratifysatisfy

   Antonymesangerannoydispleaseirritatevex

2. Satisfy a desire or requirementB1formal

   To fulfill someone's wishes or expectations.

   satisfaire un désir ou une exigence

   • 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.

   Synonymesamuseappeasecontentdelightentertainfulfillgratifyhumorindulgesatisfy

   Antonymesangerannoydisappointdispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendprovokerebuffrepelthwartvex