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    Voudrait (en. Would like)

    /vudʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expresses a desire or will in the conditional form.
    He would like to go on vacation.
    Il voudrait aller en vacances.
    Used to express a polite request.
    She would like a coffee, please.
    Elle voudrait un café, s'il vous plaît.
    Represents an unfulfilled wish.
    They would like the weather to be better.
    Ils voudraient que le temps soit meilleur.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'vouloir' with the addition of the conditional ending.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I would like
    Used to express a polite request.
    Je voudrais
    He would like
    Similar to 'voudrait,' but with a less assertive nuance of desire.
    Il aimerait
    We would like
    Plural form to express a common wish.
    Nous voudrions

    Related Words

    want
    Express a will or a desire.
    vouloir
    desire
    Have a wish or a craving.
    désirer
    love
    Experience a feeling of affection, sometimes used to express a wish.
    aimer

    Slang Meanings

    Would like to
    I would love to join you, but I have an appointment.
    Je voudrais bien te rejoindre, mais j'ai un rendez-vous.
    Would not like to
    I would not like to get involved.
    Je voudrais pas m'en mêler.