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    N’aurait (en. Would not have)

    /n‿oʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates an unrealized hypothesis in the past.
    He wouldn't have understood the lesson if he hadn't studied.
    Il n’aurait pas compris la leçon s'il n'avait pas étudié.
    Expresses regret or an assumption about a previous situation.
    If I had known, I wouldn't have done that.
    Si j'avais su, je n’aurais pas fait cela.
    Used to form conditional sentences with an unfulfilled condition.
    She would have liked to come, but she was sick.
    Elle aurait aimé venir, mais elle était malade.

    Etymology

    Contraction of the negation 'ne' with 'would have', form of the verb 'to have'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    If I had known, I wouldn't have...
    Expression used to express regret.
    Si j'avais su, je n'aurais pas...
    He would have never believed that...
    Used to indicate surprise or doubt about a situation.
    Il n'aurait jamais cru que...
    She would have only wanted...
    To express an unfulfilled desire or wish.
    Elle aurait seulement voulu...

    Related Words

    would have
    Conjugated form of the verb 'to have' in the singular conditional.
    aurait
    to have
    Verb meaning to possess or have.
    avoir
    not
    Negation used in French.
    pas

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar expression meaning that something is not true.
    He says he wouldn't have enough money, but that's just an excuse.
    Il dit qu'il n'aurait pas assez d'argent, mais c'est juste des excuses.
    Used to express doubt or informal uncertainty.
    Frankly, I don't think he could have done it.
    Franchement, je ne pense pas qu'il n’aurait pu le faire.