Auriez (en. Would have)
/oʁje/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Conjugated form of the verb avoir in the second person plural in the conditional mood.
If you had had enough time, you would have finished the project.
Si vous aviez eu assez de temps, vous auriez terminé le projet.
Used to express a hypothesis or a wish.
Would you have been able to come to the party if you hadn't worked?
Auriez-vous pu venir à la fête si vous n'aviez pas travaillé?
Indicates a possible action under certain conditions.
If I were you, I would buy this house; you would have a nice space.
Si j'étais vous, j'achèterais cette maison, vous auriez un bel espace.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'avoir', originating from the Latin 'habere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Would you be so kind as to...?
Polite phrase used to request a favor.
Auriez-vous l'amabilité de...?
If you would have known...
Used to express regret about a past situation.
Si vous auriez su...
Related Words
avoir
Verb meaning to possess or hold something.
avoir
aurai
First person singular of the simple future of the verb avoir.
aurai
avais
First or second person singular of the imperfect of the verb avoir.
avais
Slang Meanings
Expression to casually speak about what is desirable.
Honestly, we would have liked him to come, but he said he wouldn't have time.
Franchement, on aurait aimé qu'il vienne, mais il a dit qu'il auriez pas le temps.
Familiar use to express a failed sale.
If you had been there, we would have sold the car, but you wouldn't have replied.
Si tu avais été là, on aurait vendu la voiture, mais tu auriez pas répondu.