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    Dussé-je (en. Even if i)

    /dyse ʒə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates an obligation in a hypothetical context.
    Should I know the truth, I would not say it.
    Dussé-je savoir la vérité, je ne le dirais pas.
    Expresses a condition that is not fulfilled.
    Should I leave tomorrow, I would stay here.
    Dussé-je partir demain, je resterais ici.
    Used to express a wish or an assumption.
    Should I have more time, I would do this work.
    Dussé-je avoir plus de temps, je ferais ce travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'devoir' in the first person singular of the subjunctive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Should I do it
    Indicates an obligation or necessity to do something.
    Dussé-je le faire
    If I were to do it
    Introduces a hypothesis or a condition.
    Si je dussé le faire

    Related Words

    devoir
    A necessity or a moral or legal obligation.
    devoir
    subjunctive
    A verbal mood in French used to express doubt, wish, or emotion.
    subjonctif

    Slang Meanings

    Not really used in everyday language.
    Young people prefer to say 'I have to' instead of dussé-je.
    Les jeunes préfèrent dire 'je dois' au lieu de dussé-je.
    Rendered ironic in conversations.
    You're going to say 'should I leave?', just for a joke.
    Tu vas dire 'dussé-je partir?', juste pour plaisanter.