Deviendrais (en. Would become)

/də.vjɑ̃.dʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate a possibility or a condition to reach a future state.
If I worked hard, I would become a doctor.
Si je travaillais dur, je deviendrais médecin.
Express a change of state or condition in the future.
One day, she would become the best writer.
Un jour, elle deviendrait la meilleure écrivaine.
Used to describe a transformation or an evolution.
He said he would become a successful businessman.
Il a dit qu'il deviendrait un homme d'affaires prospère.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'devenir', derived from the Latin 'devenire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if I were to become
indicates a hypothesis of a change of state
si je devenais
I would certainly become
expresses a strong belief about a future change
je deviendrais certainement
in a few years, I would become
indicates an anticipated change in the future
dans quelques années, je deviendrais

Related Words

devenir
the state or result of change.
devenir
evolution
the process of development or change.
évolution

Slang Meanings

To become someone important or famous.
He's going to become a music star, I'm sure of it.
Il va devenir une star de la musique, j'en suis sûr.
Rapid change of state or situation.
With his efforts, he will become a skate pro in no time.
Avec ses efforts, il deviendra un pro du skate en peu de temps.