Voudrois (en. Would like)

/vudʁwa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expresses a desire or a polite request.

If you wanted to come, that would be great.

Si tu voulais venir, ce serait super.

Indicates an uncertain willingness.

I don’t know if you would like to accompany me.

Je ne sais pas si tu voudrois m'accompagner.

Used to make a suggestion or offer.

Would you like a coffee?

Voudrais-tu un café ?

Voudrois is a form of the verb 'vouloir', originating from the Latin 'velle'.

would like

expresses a wish or preference.

voudrais bien

I would like

used to make a polite request.

je voudrais

if you wanted

implies a conditional desire.

si tu voulais

vouloir

to express a desire or intention.

vouloir

volonté

ability to choose or decide.

volonté

souhait

desire for something.

souhait

to mean something in a less formal way.

If you want, you can also say that you would like to stay here.

Si tu veux, tu peux aussi dire que tu voudrois rester ici.

to demonstrate a preference without commitment.

I would love to go on vacation, but it depends on my friends.

Je voudrois bien partir en vacances, mais ça dépend de mes amis.