Dirais (en. Would say)

/diʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express an opinion, a thought, or a fact.

I would say that this book is exciting.

Je dirais que ce livre est passionnant.

To make a statement or communicate something.

If I could choose, I would say what I think.

Si je pouvais choisir, je dirais ce que je pense.

Used to indicate a hypothesis or a suggestion.

I would say that you should try this restaurant.

Je dirais que tu devrais essayer ce restaurant.

From the Latin verb 'dicere', meaning 'to say'.

I would even say more

An expression to reinforce a statement.

Je dirais même plus

As I would say

To introduce a personal opinion.

Comme je dirais

That makes me say that

Indicates a personal conclusion.

Cela me fait dire que

say

The infinitive verb, meaning 'to express by speech'.

dire

would say

Third person singular in the conditional of the verb say.

dirait

To say something informally.

I would say it's time to leave.

Je dirais qu'il est temps de partir.

To express an opinion in a casual way.

Frankly, I would say it’s not worth it.

Franchement, je dirais que ça ne vaut pas le coup.