Ferais (en. Would do)

/fɛʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates an action that one would do if certain conditions were met.

If I had time, I would take a trip.

Si j'avais du temps, je ferais un voyage.

Expresses a hypothesis or a wish.

I would do anything to help you.

Je ferais tout pour t'aider.

Something that could be accomplished in a hypothetical future.

You would be better off resting.

Tu ferais mieux de te reposer.

The word 'ferais' comes from the verb 'faire', which has Latin roots 'facere'.

If I were you, I would do...

Indirect suggestion or advice.

Si j'étais toi, je ferais...

I would do well to...

To express what would be wise to do.

Je ferais bien de...

If only I would do...

To express a regret or a wish.

Si seulement je ferais...

To accomplish an action.

faire

done

What has been accomplished.

fait

way

Method or manner of doing.

façon

To do something in a relaxed manner.

We could do that easily.

On peut ferais ça tranquille.

To exaggerate what one could do.

I would go crazy but I can't.

Je ferais des folies mais je ne peux pas.