Voudra (en. Will want)

/vudʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To desire or be able to do something.
He will want to come to the party.
Il voudra venir à la fête.
To express an intention or a future wish.
She will want to study abroad.
Elle voudra étudier à l'étranger.
To indicate a firm will regarding a future action.
We will know if he will want to participate in the event.
Nous saurons s'il voudra participer à l'événement.

Etymology

Voudra is the conjugated form of the verb 'vouloir', derived from the Latin 'volo, velle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would like
Expresses a polite request or a wish.
je voudrais
I would like to know
Request for information.
je voudrais savoir
Would you kindly
Suggestion or polite request.
tu voudrais bien

Related Words

vouloir
To have the will to do something.
vouloir
voulu
Past participle of the verb vouloir.
voulu
volonté
Ability or determination to do something.
volonté

Slang Meanings

To strongly desire something.
He will really want this new video game.
Il voudra trop ce nouveau jeu vidéo.
To express a casual intention.
She will want to see this movie this weekend.
Elle voudra voir ce film ce week-end.