Faudra-t-il (en. Will it be necessary)

fo-dră-t-il

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Expresses a future necessity or obligation.
Will it be necessary to work this weekend?
Faudra-t-il travailler ce weekend ?
Highlights a need or requirement to come.
Will it be necessary to buy more supplies for the party?
Faudra-t-il acheter plus de provisions pour la fête ?
Asks a question about what will be required in the future.
Will it be necessary to obtain a permit for this project?
Faudra-t-il obtenir un permis pour ce projet ?

Etymology

From the form of the verb 'falloir', conjugated in the future with the interrogative pronoun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

will it really be necessary?
A question about the truth of a necessity.
faudra-t-il vraiment ?
will it be necessary to do it?
Inquiry regarding the obligation to perform a task.
faudra-t-il le faire ?

Related Words

falloir
Verb meaning to need, to be necessary.
falloir
devoir
Verb that expresses an obligation.
devoir

Slang Meanings

It's necessary
It really needs to be done, right?
Il faut vraiment le faire, non ?
It's mandatory
It's mandatory, we'll have to get to work.
C'est obligatoire, va falloir s'y mettre.