Voudrai (en. Would like)

/vudʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expresses a future will or desire.

I would like a coffee tomorrow.

Je voudrai un café demain.

Indicates an intention in the future.

I would like to visit Paris this summer.

Je voudrai visiter Paris cet été.

Used to make a polite request.

Would I have the honor of dancing with you?

Voudrai-je avoir l'honneur de danser avec vous ?

From the verb 'vouloir' from Old French 'voler', of Latin origin 'volo'.

I would like...

Expression to indicate a polite request.

Je voudrai bien...

You will want...

Polite formulation to make a suggestion or instruction.

Vous voudrez...

vouloir

To express a desire or intention.

vouloir

wish

A desire or aspiration.

souhait

desire

A feeling of wanting or needing something.

désir

Wanting in a relaxed way.

I just wanna chill today.

J'voudrais juste chill aujourd'hui.

Asking for something in a chill manner.

Say, I would like a hand please.

Dis, j'voudrais un coup de main s'te plaît.