Auriez-vous (en. Would you have)

/oʁje vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a possibility or hypothesis regarding possession.
Would you have a moment to discuss?
Auriez-vous un moment pour discuter ?
Used to express a polite request.
Would you be kind enough to help me?
Auriez-vous l'amabilité de m'aider ?
Expresses a condition that could be fulfilled.
If you had the time, would you like to join us?
Si vous aviez le temps, auriez-vous envie de nous rejoindre ?

Etymology

Form of the verb 'avoir' in the conditional, combined with the pronoun 'vous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Would you need
Expression indicating a request for help or resources.
auriez-vous besoin de
Would you have any questions?
Proposal to offer clarifications for use.
auriez-vous des questions ?
Would you be so kind as to
Polite formula for making a request.
auriez-vous la gentillesse de

Related Words

have
Verb indicating possession.
avoir
you
Pronouns for formal 'you'.
vous

Slang Meanings

Do you have?
In an informal context, one might simply say 't'as ?' instead of 'auriez-vous ?'.
Dans un contexte informel, on peut simplement dire 't'as ?' au lieu de 'auriez-vous ?'.