Faudrait-il (en. Should it be necessary)

/fo.dʁɛ.i.il/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates a necessity or an obligation.

Should I really come tonight?

Faudrait-il vraiment que je vienne ce soir ?

Expresses a hypothesis about a need.

Should we consider a plan B?

Faudrait-il envisager un plan B ?

Used to suggest an action to be taken.

Should we perhaps talk about it with him?

Faudrait-il peut-être en parler avec lui ?

Derived from the verb "falloir," used here in the conditional form.

Should we get organized?

Is it necessary to make arrangements?

faudrait-il s'organiser ?

Should we say it?

Is it necessary to mention it?

faudrait-il le dire ?

Should we take measures?

Do we need to act?

faudrait-il prendre des mesures ?

falloir

Verb that means 'to be necessary.'

falloir

devoir

Verb that expresses an obligation or duty.

devoir

nécessiter

Verb that means to need something.

nécessiter

That's what should be done.

Should we really go there?

Faudrait-il vraiment aller là-bas ?

It's necessary.

Should we hurry up?

Faudrait-il se dépêcher ?