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How do you ask to speak someone in french?

Here are a few ways to ask to speak to someone in French, depending on the situation:

Formal:

* "Puis-je parler à [name]?" (Formal, literally "Can I speak to [name]?"). This is the most common and polite way to ask.

* "Je voudrais parler à [name], s'il vous plaît." (Formal, literally "I would like to speak to [name], please"). This is another polite way to ask.

* "Est-ce que je peux parler à [name]?" (Formal, literally "Can I speak to [name]?"). This is a slightly more direct way to ask.

Informal:

* "Je peux parler à [name]?" (Informal, literally "Can I speak to [name]?"). This is a more casual way to ask, suitable for friends or family.

* "C'est [name]?" (Informal, literally "Is this [name]?"). This is a quick and informal way to confirm if you've reached the right person.

You can also add a reason for your call:

* "Puis-je parler à [name] au sujet de [topic]?" (Formal, literally "Can I speak to [name] about [topic]?").

* "Je voudrais parler à [name] pour [reason]?" (Formal, literally "I would like to speak to [name] for [reason]?").

Examples:

* "Puis-je parler à monsieur Dupont, s'il vous plaît?" (Can I speak to Mr. Dupont, please?)

* "Je voudrais parler à Marie, c'est possible?" (I would like to speak to Marie, is that possible?)

* "C'est Pierre? Je voulais te parler de l'anniversaire de Jean." (Is this Pierre? I wanted to talk to you about Jean's birthday.)

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