should in French
should in French is si, devoir — should means used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
should in French
si
devoir
Ought to; expressing expectation.
What does "should" mean?
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verb Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
"You should see a doctor about that cough."
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verb Used to say something is expected or likely to be true.
"The package should arrive by Friday."
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verb Used (especially with "I" or "we") as a more polite or tentative form of "would".
"I should think that's the right answer."
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should in a sentence
- You should see a doctor about that cough.
- We should leave now if we want to catch the train.
- The package should arrive by Friday.
- The soup should be ready in about ten minutes.
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What is "should" in French?
"should" in French is si, devoir. should means: Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
How do you use "should" in a sentence?
Example: "You should see a doctor about that cough." In French, "should" is si, devoir.
Are there other ways to say "should" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "should": si, devoir.
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