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How do you say "can you repeat that" in French?

Peux-tu répéter ?

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In French, "can you repeat that" is Peux-tu répéter ?.

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Pronunciation

Say puh tew ray-pay-TAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft casual tone.

Grammar notes

Peux-tu répéter ? is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

can you repeat that

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How to remember Peux-tu répéter ?

Répéter looks just like repeat, an easy visual match for asking someone to say it again.

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Questions about Peux-tu répéter ?

How do you pronounce Peux-tu répéter ??

Say puh tew ray-pay-TAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft casual tone.

Is Peux-tu répéter ? formal or casual?

Peux-tu répéter ? is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Peux-tu répéter ? used in French?

Peux-tu répéter ? is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you repeat that).

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