What is Voudrais?
would like, would want.
What is mon ami mean?
my friend
Mon ami (or mon amie in the feminine) means “my friend.” If there’s a French character in an American movie, they basically have to say it at some point.
What tense is Voudrais in French?
Present
French Verb Conjugations
Present | Conditional | |
---|---|---|
tu | veux | voudrais |
il | veut | voudrait |
nous | voulons | voudrions |
vous | voulez | voudriez |
How do you use Voudrais?
I. “Je voudrais…” simply means, “I would like…” This will let the other person know what you would like to do, know, or have. We follow “Je voudrais” with a noun or infinitive.
Do French people say je voudrais?
The only people you’ll hear using “voudrais” these days are foreigners eager to put their high school/college/Duolingo French to good use. While you can say “Je m’appelle [your name]” when meeting someone, the more colloquial way to do it is simply to say “Moi, c’est [name]”.
Do French use Voudrais?
In France, we actually teach children to use “voudrais” instead of “veux” as it is more polite. “Maman, je veux un gâteau! Bonjour Darren ! Je veux means “I want” – it’s very direct.
What conjugation is Voudrais?
French Conjugation in the Conditional Tense of Vouloir
Subject Pronoun | Vouloir | English |
---|---|---|
Je | Voudrais | I would like |
Tu | Voudrais | You would like |
Il/Elle | Voudrait | He/she would like |
Nous | Voudrions | We would like |
What is the infinitive of Voudrais?
je voudrais + infinitive (I would like to/I’d like to) je veux + infinitive (I want to)
What is infinitive of Voudrais?
Useful verbs denoting a future wish include: je voudrais + infinitive (I would like to/I’d like to) je veux + infinitive (I want to) j’espère + infinitive (I hope to)
What is the difference between Voudrais and veux?
Always “Je voudrais” when you want something. It’s more polite and acceptable. “Je veux” is used when you talk with friends.