if need be in French
if need be in French is au besoin, en cas de besoin, [[si|s']]il faut.
if need be in French
au besoin
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.
en cas de besoin
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.
[[si|s']]il faut
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.
si besoin est
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.
si nécessaire
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.
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What is "if need be" in French?
"if need be" in French is au besoin, en cas de besoin, [[si|s']]il faut.
Are there other ways to say "if need be" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "if need be": au besoin, en cas de besoin, [[si|s']]il faut, si besoin est, si nécessaire.
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