Serait-elle (en. Would she be)

/səʁɛ ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Interrogative form of the verb 'être' conjugated in the conditional, used to evoke a possibility concerning a woman.

Would she be ready for the trip?

Serait-elle prête pour le voyage ?

Often used in a speculative or uncertain context.

One wonders, could she be the new candidate?

On se demande, serait-elle la nouvelle candidate ?

Allows for the expression of doubt or curiosity in a polite way.

Would she agree to join us?

Serait-elle d'accord pour nous rejoindre ?

The expression 'serait-elle' is derived from the verb 'être', conjugated in the conditional, and the feminine pronoun 'elle'.

would she be on time?

Question about the possibility of her punctuality.

serait-elle à l'heure ?

if only she would be here

Expression of desire or hope that she is present.

si seulement elle serait là

could she be the key to our success?

Questions about her importance or role.

serait-elle la clé de notre succès ?

would

Third person singular of the conditional of the verb 'être'.

serait

she

Feminine pronoun designating a female person.

elle

Used to tease or question uncertainty

In response to an event: 'You never know, could she perhaps be there?'

En réponse à un événement : 'On ne sait jamais, serait-elle peut-être là ?'

Ironic take on a situation involving a woman

When discussing a plan: 'Oh, could she really be the one to sort this out?'

Lorsqu'on discute d'un plan : 'Ah, serait-elle vraiment celle qui va régler ça ?'