French Phrase
S'il te plaît, assure-toi que tes poches sont vides.
Meaning
This phrase is a polite but direct request for someone to verify that they have nothing left in their pockets. It uses the informal 'tu' form, making it suitable for friends, family, or children.
When to use
Commonly used before doing laundry, going through a casual security check, or before a physical activity where items might fall out. It is a practical instruction for daily life.
✦Grammar Breakdown
S'il te plaîtassure-toiquetes pochessont vides
Assure-toi
This is the imperative form of the reflexive verb 's'assurer'. In affirmative commands, the pronoun 'toi' is attached to the verb with a hyphen.
Agreement
The adjective 'vides' takes an 's' because it describes the plural noun 'poches'.
🗨In Conversation
Je vais mettre ton pantalon au lavage.
I am going to put your pants in the wash.
S'il te plaît, assure-toi que tes poches sont vides.
Please, make sure that your pockets are empty.
✕Common Mistakes
S'il vous plaît, assure-toi que tes poches sont vides.
Don't mix the formal 'vous' with the informal 'toi' and 'tes' in the same sentence.
S'il te plaît, assure-toi que tes poches sont vide.
The adjective 'vides' must be plural to agree with the plural noun 'poches'.
↔Alternatives
Vérifie tes poches.
Check your pockets.
Videz vos poches, s'il vous plaît.
Empty your pockets, please (formal).
Cultural Tip
In France, using 'tu' (as in 'assure-toi') is common among peers, but if you were speaking to a stranger or an official, you would use 'assurez-vous'. Always match your level of formality to the person you are addressing.