Faudrait (en. Should)

/fo.dʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

English: Conditional form of the verb 'falloir', used to express what is necessary or desirable.

English: You should come on time.

Il faudrait que tu viennes à l'heure.

English: Expresses a wish or recommendation in a hypothetical situation.

English: We really should think about this problem.

Faudrait vraiment réfléchir à ce problème.

English: Suggests a necessity in a context of duty or obligation.

English: We should be careful not to miss the flight.

Il faudrait faire attention à ne pas rater l'avion.

English: Comes from the verb 'falloir', deriving from the Latin 'fallere' which means 'to deceive' or 'to trick'.

English: It should that...

English: Expresses a suggestion or necessity regarding an action to be taken.

Il faudrait que...

English: We should see...

English: Suggests that it is necessary to examine a situation more closely.

Il faudrait voir...

English: falloir

English: A verb that indicates necessity.

falloir

English: devoir

English: A verb that expresses obligation or duty.

devoir

English: A little advice or an informal suggestion.

English: Are you coming tonight? – You should come, it would be nice.

Tu viens ce soir ? – Faudrait que tu viennes, ce serait sympa.

English: Expression of frustration in the face of an obligation.

English: Things really should change, it's unbearable!

Faudrait vraiment que ça change, c'est insupportable !