Présenterait (en. Would present)
[pʁe.zɑ̃.te.ʁɛ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates that someone or something would be presented under certain conditions.
He said that the project would present better at the meeting.
Il a dit que le projet se présenterait mieux à la réunion.
Used to express a hypothesis about the presentation of something.
If we had more time, we would present new results.
Si nous avions plus de temps, nous présenterait de nouveaux résultats.
Highlights an action that could take place at a future time.
She suggested that the movie would be better if it presented more characters.
Elle a proposé que le film serait mieux s'il présentait davantage de personnages.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'praesentare', meaning 'to show' or 'to make appear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to introduce oneself
To show oneself or to make an appearance.
se présenter
to apologize
To express remorse or regrets.
présenter des excuses
to present a project
To submit a plan or an idea for evaluation.
présenter un projet
I will introduce myself
Indicates the action of showing one’s identity or participating in an event.
je me présenterai
Related Words
present
To put something in front of others.
présenter
presentation
The action or means of showing or defending something.
présentation
presenter
A person who presents, as during a program.
présentateur
Slang Meanings
In an informal context, it can mean to anticipate or promise something.
He said he would present surprises at the party.
Il a dit qu'il présenterait des surprises lors de la fête.
Sometimes used to suggest that someone will reveal a secret information.
She is going to present news that she kept to herself.
Elle va présenterait des nouvelles qu'elle a gardées pour elle.