Dira-t-on (en. Will one say)

/diʁa t‿ɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Serves to indicate an opinion or a reported assertion.

Will it be said that the truth always prevails?

Dira-t-on que la vérité triomphe toujours?

Expresses uncertainty or approximation regarding an assertion.

Will it be said that the rumors are founded?

Dira-t-on que les rumeurs sont fondées?

Used to pose a question in the form of a potential statement.

Will it be said that he will never return?

Dira-t-on qu'il ne reviendra jamais?

Origin of the expression derived from the conjugation of the verb 'dire' in the future indicative.

will we say that...

Used to introduce a statement based on a rumor or a shared opinion.

dira-t-on que...

Will it be said about him...

Introduction of a sentence about what people think of someone.

Dira-t-on de lui...

Can we then say that...

Indicates a form of question regarding the interpretation of a fact.

Peut-on dire alors que...

say

Verb meaning to pronounce words or express thoughts.

dire

one

Indefinite pronoun often used to refer to generalities or common opinions.

verb

Grammatical term referring to a category of words that expresses an action or state.

verbe

One often says.

Regarding this movie, will it be said that it is the best of the year?

À propos de ce film, dira-t-on que c'est le meilleur de l'année?

Some will say.

For this situation, will it be said that there was a misunderstanding?

Pour cette situation, dira-t-on qu'il y a eu un malentendu?