Désirerais (en. Would like)

/dezireʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To want something in a wished-for or hoped-for manner.
I would desire a bit more time to finish my project.
Je désirerais un peu plus de temps pour finir mon projet.
To express a wish or preference.
She would desire to travel around the world.
Elle désirerait voyager autour du monde.
To indicate a future intention or need.
They would desire to meet the new boss.
Ils désireraient rencontrer le nouveau chef.

Etymology

Derived from the French verb désirer, which comes from the Latin 'desiderare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would like to know
I would like to get some information.
je désirerais savoir
If I could, I would desire
Used to express an unrealistic wish.
si je pouvais, je désirerais
I would desire that
Indicates a desire regarding a future event.
je désirerais que

Related Words

desire
A feeling or state of longing for something.
désir
to desire
Wants to express a need or a wish.
désirer

Slang Meanings

To feel like
I really want a pizza; I would desire a slice right now.
J'ai trop envie d'une pizza, je désirerais une part maintenant.
To be into something
I'm into this new movie; I would desire to see it again.
Je suis en kiff sur ce nouveau film, je désirerais le revoir.