Dirai-je (en. I will say)

/diʁɛ ʒə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Used to pose a question or express uncertainty.

Shall I say what I really think?

Dirai-je ce que je pense vraiment ?

Used in a retrograde structure to introduce doubts or hesitations.

Shall I say what everyone already knows?

Dirai-je ce que tout le monde sait déjà ?

A form of self-questioning, often used to draw attention to a statement.

Shall I say that this is the best solution?

Dirai-je que c'est la meilleure solution ?

The word comes from the conjugated form of the verb 'dire' in the first person singular future followed by 'je'.

shall I say or shall I not say?

Used to express hesitation about saying something.

dirai-je ou dirai-je pas ?

what shall I say?

Expression to introduce a forthcoming thought or opinion.

que dirai-je ?

say

To express a thought or information through speech.

dire

statement

The action of saying or affirming something.

déclaration

To say in an uncertain manner.

You never know, shall I say or not?

On ne sait jamais, dirai-je ou pas ?

A way to ask a question with a touch of irony.

Shall I really say that after everything that has happened?

Dirai-je vraiment cela après tout ce qui s'est passé ?