Veut-on (en. Do we want)

[vø ɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Interrogative form of 'we want' but used more generally to ask a question about a desire or intention.

Do we really want to go to the cinema tonight?

Veut-on vraiment aller au cinéma ce soir ?

Used to express an option or an invitation to choose.

Do we want to have a coffee before leaving?

Veut-on prendre un café avant de partir ?

Expresses a collective or shared will.

Do we want to meet to discuss the project?

Veut-on se réunir pour discuter du projet ?

Comes from 'vouloir' in the first person plural of the present subjunctive 'that we want'.

if one would be so kind

Expression used to politely ask if an action is accepted.

veut-on bien

do we mean

Used to clarify or obtain precision about what has been said.

veut-on dire

do we want to see each other

Used to propose a meeting.

veut-on se voir

want

To have the will to do something.

vouloir

desire

To have a strong desire for something.

désirer

choose

To make a decision or choose.

choisir

Informal usage to ask for others' agreement.

So, do we want to party this weekend?

Alors, veut-on faire la fête ce week-end ?

Used in a casual context to express a preference.

Do we prefer to go to the beach or the mountains?

Veut-on plutôt aller à la plage ou à la montagne ?