Diriez (en. Would you say)

/diʁje/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates a hypothetical statement or assumption.

If you knew, you would tell the truth.

Si vous saviez, vous diriez la vérité.

Used to express an opinion or a conjecture.

In your opinion, what would you say about the new ideas?

À votre avis, que diriez-vous des nouvelles idées ?

Can express a polite or indirect request.

What would you say about coming to the party tonight?

Que diriez-vous de venir à la fête ce soir ?

From the Latin verb 'dicere' which means 'to say'.

What would you say about...?

Suggestion or polite proposal.

Que diriez-vous de...?

Would you say that?

Expression of disbelief or surprise.

Vous diriez ça ?

If I were to say...

Beginning of a hypothesis or assumption.

Si je dirais...

say

Verb meaning 'to assert' or 'to verbally express.'

dire

said

Latin term meaning 'he said', often used in quotations.

dixit

To express an opinion informally.

In that case, I would say it's a flop.

Dans ce cas, je dirais que c'est un flop.

Used in a humorous context to exaggerate.

If I were to say, 'it's the best dish in the world'!

Si je dirais, 'c'est le meilleur plat au monde' !