Feriez (en. Would do)

/fəʁje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a hypothetical action that could take place.
If you had the time, you would do more sports.
Si vous aviez le temps, vous feriez plus de sport.
Expresses a suggestion or possibility.
I think you would do better to stay at home.
Je pense que vous feriez mieux de rester chez vous.
Used to talk about what one would do in a certain situation.
In this situation, you would do what you can.
Dans cette situation, vous feriez ce que vous pouvez.

Etymology

From the verb faire, derived from Latin 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

If I were you, I would do...
Advice given to another person.
si j'étais vous, je ferais...
You would do well to...
Suggestion for a beneficial action.
vous feriez bien de...
I would do that if I were in your shoes.
Indication of an alternative or advice.
je ferais ça si j'étais à votre place

Related Words

to do
Responds to the action of creating, executing, or accomplishing something.
faire
done
Something that has been realized or accomplished.
fait

Slang Meanings

Would you take a trip?
It's a casual way to ask if someone will go somewhere.
C'est une façon familière de demander si quelqu'un ira quelque part.
We would do that, wouldn't we?
Used to confirm an agreement or an informal idea.
Utilisé pour confirmer un accord ou une idée informelle.