J'aurois (en. I would have)

/ʒoʁwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a condition that could have been fulfilled in the past.
If I had known, I would have made a different decision.
Si j'avais su, j'aurois pris une autre décision.
Expresses a wish or a hypothesis.
I would have loved to travel to France.
J'aurois aimé voyager en France.
Used to talk about past possibilities.
I could have helped, if I had been there.
J'aurois pu aider, si j'avais été là.

Etymology

From the verb avoir in the conditional present first person singular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would have loved
Expresses an unfulfilled wish.
J'aurois aimé
If I had known
Used to introduce a condition.
Si j'aurois su

Related Words

have
Verb meaning to possess or hold.
avoir
I would have
Conditional form of the verb have in the future.
j'aurais

Slang Meanings

Used to express regrets in a colloquial way.
I shouldn't have gone out last night.
J'aurois pas dû sortir hier soir.
Casual way of expressing wishes.
I would have loved to be there with you.
J'aurois adoré être là avec vous.