Feraient (en. Would do)
fəʁɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a possible action in the future, dependent on a condition.
If they had the time, they would ride a bike.
S'ils avaient le temps, ils feraient du vélo.
Expresses a wish or a hypothesis.
If I could, I would travel the world.
Si je pouvais, je ferais le tour du monde.
Used to describe a hypothetical situation.
In another world, they would have a concert.
Dans un autre monde, ils feraient un concert.
Etymology
From the verb 'faire', derived from the Latin 'facere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they would do well to
It would be advisable for them to do something.
ils feraient bien de
if only they did
Expresses a regret about an unfulfilled action.
si seulement ils faisaient
it would do good to
Indicates that a certain action would have a positive effect.
cela ferait du bien à
Related Words
do
To perform an action.
faire
would do
Third person singular of the present conditional of 'faire'.
ferait
done
The result of an action or an event.
fait
Slang Meanings
Coolly
They would do it coolly, without pressure.
Ils feraient à la cool, sans pression.
Hastily
They would do that hastily.
Ils feraient ça à la va-vite.