Irait (en. Would go)
/iʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Indicates a potential future or an action planned under certain conditions.
If he had the time, he would go to the cinema.
S'il avait le temps, il irait au cinéma.
Expresses a future probability in a hypothetical context.
If the weather were better, she would go for a walk.
Si la météo était meilleure, elle irait se balader.
Used to discuss a possible movement under specific conditions.
With a little money, they would go on vacation.
Avec un peu d'argent, ils iraient en vacances.
Etymology
The verb 'aller' comes from the Latin 'ire', which means 'to go'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
If I had known, I would have gone there.
Expression used to express regrets about a missed opportunity.
si j'avais su, j'y serais allé
He would do well.
Used to talk about a person who would be able to do something well.
il irait bien
We would go far.
Means that we could achieve good results.
on irait loin
Related Words
go
Verb of movement to another place.
aller
will go
Simple future form of the verb 'to go'.
ira
gone
Past participle of the verb 'to go'.
allé
Slang Meanings
He is going to do it.
You know he would go if he feels like it.
Tu sais qu'il irait si ça lui chante.
I would be surprised if he doesn't do it.
If she asks him, he would go there.
Si elle lui demande, il irait là-bas.