Veut-elle (en. Does she want)
/vø ɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To desire or intend to do something.
Does she want to go on vacation this year?
Veut-elle partir en vacances cette année ?
To express a wish or a need.
Does she want to taste the special dish?
Elle veut-elle goûter au plat spécial ?
To have the ambition or desire to achieve something.
Does she want to pass her exam?
Veut-elle réussir son examen ?
Etymology
Formed from the verb "to want" (wants) conjugated in the third person singular, followed by the personal pronoun "she."
Common Phrases and Expressions
does she really want?
Asks the question of someone's true intention.
veut-elle vraiment ?
what does she mean?
Questions the interpretation of someone's words.
que veut-elle dire ?
does she want to go out with us?
Questions someone's desire to participate in an activity.
veut-elle sortir avec nous ?
Related Words
to want
To have a wish or intention.
vouloir
to desire
To have a desire or want.
désirer
to choose
To make a decision between several options.
choisir
Slang Meanings
She wants it that way.
When she says that, it means she really wants something.
Quand elle dit ça, c'est qu'elle veut vraiment quelque chose.
It sings to her.
She has shining eyes; it sings to her to do this project.
Elle a les yeux qui brillent, ça lui chante de faire ce projet.