Feriez-vous (en. Would you do)

/fɛ.ʁi.e vu/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Used to ask a question about a hypothetical or conditional action that 'you' might take.

Would you make an effort to help me?

Feriez-vous un effort pour m'aider ?

Indicates politeness or uncertainty about a request.

Would you do that for me, please?

Feriez-vous cela pour moi, s'il vous plaît ?

Employed in conditional formulations.

If you had the time, would you travel with us?

Si vous aviez le temps, feriez-vous le voyage avec nous ?

From the verb 'faire' in the conditional, second person plural.

Would you write a check?

Asks if one can pay by check.

feriez-vous un chèque ?

Would you do the same thing?

Question about the intention to act in the same way.

feriez-vous la même chose ?

Would you make the effort?

Question about the willingness to make an effort.

feriez-vous l'effort ?

to do

Main verb meaning 'to do' or 'to act'.

faire

you

Pronoun used to address one or more people.

vous

would he do

Form of the verb 'faire' in the conditional for 'he'.

ferait-il

Informal use to request something.

Would you cook tonight?

Feriez-vous la cuisine ce soir ?

Refers to a polite suggestion.

Would you do a little dance?

Feriez-vous une petite danse ?