Serais (en. Would be)

/səʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates a state or condition envisaged, often in relation to a hypothesis.

If I had the choice, I would be here.

Si j'avais le choix, je serais ici.

Expresses a possibility in the future.

I would be delighted to come to the party.

Je serais ravi de venir à la fête.

Used to express a hypothetical or imaginary situation.

In an ideal world, I would be president.

Dans un monde idéal, je serais président.

From the Latin verb 'esse', meaning 'to be'.

I would be able to

means that one can or has the ability to do something.

je serais en mesure

if I were

used to talk about regrets or hypotheses about past situations.

si j'étais

I would be happy

expressing a state of satisfaction if a condition is met.

je serais content

to be

Verb indicating existence or state.

être

will be

Third person plural of the verb 'to be' in the future.

seront

Used in everyday language to express vulnerability.

You know, if I could, I would be out for a stroll.

Tu sais, si je pouvais, je serais en balade.

Expresses a regret or a wish.

Honestly, I would be better off at the beach.

Franchement, je serais mieux à la plage.