would in French
would in French is pouvoir, veuillez, vouloir — would means used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
would in French
pouvoir
Used interrogatively to express a polite request; are (you) willing to …? [from 15th c.]
veuillez
Used interrogatively to express a polite request; are (you) willing to …? [from 15th c.]
vouloir
Used interrogatively to express a polite request; are (you) willing to …? [from 15th c.]
What does "would" mean?
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verb Used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
"She said she would call as soon as she landed."
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verb Used to describe something that used to happen repeatedly in the past.
"Every summer we would drive down to the coast."
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verb Used to describe a hypothetical result, given a certain condition.
"If I had more time, I would learn the piano."
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verb Used to make a polite request or offer.
"Would you pass the salt, please?"
would in a sentence
- She said she would call as soon as she landed.
- Every summer we would drive down to the coast.
- If I had more time, I would learn the piano.
- Would you pass the salt, please?
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "would" in French?
"would" in French is pouvoir, veuillez, vouloir. would means: Used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
How do you use "would" in a sentence?
Example: "She said she would call as soon as she landed." In French, "would" is pouvoir, veuillez, vouloir.
Are there other ways to say "would" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "would": pouvoir, veuillez, vouloir.
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