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    Veux (en. Want)

    /vø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a desire or a wish.
    I want to go to the movies.
    Je veux aller au cinéma.
    To indicate an intention or a request.
    I want a coffee, please.
    Je veux un café, s'il te plaît.
    To wish or intend to do something.
    We want to succeed in our project.
    Nous voulons réussir notre projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'vult' which means 'I want'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I mean
    used to clarify or correct what has been said.
    je veux dire
    I would be happy to
    expresses a wish or acceptance.
    je veux bien
    do you want me to...
    asks if someone wants us to do something.
    tu veux que je...

    Related Words

    to want
    To express a wish or desire.
    vouloir
    desire
    A strong desire to obtain something.
    désir
    intention
    What one wishes to do.
    intention

    Slang Meanings

    To encourage to do something.
    I don't want to do that, it's too risky.
    Je veux pas faire ça, c'est trop risqué.
    To have big dreams or ambitions.
    I want to travel around the world one day.
    Je veux voyager autour du monde un jour.