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How to Say "Could i have an extra towel" in French
Politely ask for an extra towel in a hotel or guesthouse in France.
Pourrais-je avoir une serviette supplémentaire ?
poo-ree-ZHUH ah-vwahr oon sehr-vee-EHT soo-pleh-mahn-TEHRneutral
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Use this when you're staying at a hotel, a B&B, or any accommodation that provides towels. It's the standard polite way to request one more than you were initially given.
Alternatives
- Est-ce que je pourrais avoir une serviette en plus ?Slightly more conversational, but still polite.
- Une serviette supplémentaire, s'il vous plaît.More direct, like ordering something.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'serviette' like 'serv-ee-ette'
The 'iette' ending is pronounced as one syllable, like 'yet'.
Using 'une serviette plus'
The correct phrasing is 'supplémentaire' or 'en plus'.
Confusing 'serviette' and 'serviette de bain'
'Serviette' usually means a hand towel; specify 'serviette de bain' for a bath towel if needed.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I ask for a bath towel specifically?
You can ask for 'une serviette de bain supplémentaire'. 'Serviette de bain' specifically refers to a bath towel.
What if the hotel is very casual?
You could say 'Une autre serviette, s'il vous plaît ?' which is a bit more direct and less formal.
Is 'pourrais-je' too formal for a hotel?
No, 'pourrais-je' is perfectly polite and standard for requesting something from hotel staff in France.
