How to Ask for Clarification - Examples and Variations

Master how to ask for clarification with the key pattern

Also Appears In: Can Ask for Clarification Level 1.1 Can Do French

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Let’s look at the expressions once more.

Listen and repeat or speak along with the native speakers.

Excuse-moi.

Peux-tu répéter ?

Excuse-moi, peux-tu répéter ?

Excusez-moi.

Pouvez-vous répéter ?

Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous répéter ?

Je ne comprends pas.

Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ?

Did you notice the new phrases I used?

Je ne comprends pas.

"I don’t understand." Je ne comprends pas. Je ne comprends pas.

Next is

Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ? “Can you speak more slowly?” Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ?

First is pouvez-vous, "can you," formal form. Pouvez-vous.

Next is parler, "speak." Parler (enunciated). Parler.

After this is plus, "more." Plus (enunciated). Plus.

Finally, lentement, "slowly." Lentement (enunciated). Lentement.

All together, Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ? "Can you speak more slowly?" Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ?

For now, please remember Je ne comprends pas. and Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ? as set phrases.

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