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could you vs would you

Both 'could you' and 'would you' are correct and commonly used in English, but they have slightly different implications. 'Could you' is more polite and formal, while 'would you' is slightly more polite and also implies a willingness or readiness to do something. The choice between them depends on the context and the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 921 views

could you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in polite requests.

Use 'could you' to make polite requests or ask for help in a formal or polite manner.

Examples:

Could you please pass me the salt?
Could you help me with this assignment?
Could you let me know the time of the meeting?
Could you open the window, please?
Could you send me the report by tomorrow?

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Robbie, could you get out the camera... No.
You could you at least have the decency to take me to an actual psychiatrist.
How could you let your emotions...
How could you resist this little fur-ball?
Actually, could you just... wait a moment...
Auntie, could you fix this coat...
Cindy, dear, could you go over to...
By no metric could you possibly be considered more attractive than me.
Rocco, I mean, could you...
How else could you live with yourself?
Vibecce, could you say what happened?
If the trial's already begun, how could you possibly...
Only this way could you solve problems.
Only when they work out could you call it love.
Delirio, could you teach Armando some tango steps?
Dad, listen, could you just...
How could you possibly understand this?
Miss Holiday, could you give us a statement about...
Ye... Excuse me, could you...
Where else could you register an official complaint.

Alternatives:

Would you mind
Can you
Can you please
Would you be able to
Can you help me

would you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in polite requests with a slight implication of willingness or readiness.

Use 'would you' to make polite requests or ask for help in a slightly more polite and willing manner compared to 'could you'.

Examples:

Would you pass me the salt, please?
Would you mind helping me with this task?
Would you let me know your opinion on this matter?
Would you be able to attend the meeting tomorrow?
Would you send me the details as soon as possible?

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Kiss me goodbye, would you, before I go.
Lucy, would you go downstairs and get some coal.
Clapton would you have done the best you.
So which system would you replace capitalism with?
Excuse me, sir, would you...
It's, like, why would you waste your time videotaping...
And would you look at that handsome gentleman.
Or would you go talk to the... Guy...
Neither would you, without your gun.
Why would you order that when she's clea...
How would you even get their numbers?
Mademoiselle, would you get Sabine's coat, please.
Arthur, would you set up a...
Stuart, would you stop being so sensitive.
If I knew more, so would you.
Where would you prefer to race, next Sunday? It's my pick this time.
Well... would you look at Norma Appleseed over here.
Anna Bligh, would you do me the honour...
Palek would you close the door, please.
Sir, would you do the honor.

Alternatives:

Could you
Can you
Can you please
Would you be able to
Can you help me

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