When making requests or ordering in French, use "Je voudrais" instead of the more direct "Je veux."
Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. (I would like a coffee, please.)
Je voudrais savoir où se trouve la gare. (I would like to know where the train station is.)
"Je voudrais" is considered more polite and formal, and it's commonly used in both everyday situations and in more formal contexts. It’s a great way to show respect and improve your conversational French!