would Signification, définition

Signification de would en français

• 0 indicates what might happen as a result of sth else -- verbe au conditionnel présent

  • If he asks you to marry him what would you say? S’il te demande de l’épouser que dirais-tu ?

  • Where would they move to? Où emménageraient-ils ?

• 1 indicates what sb said, thought, intended, etc. in reference to the future -- verbe au conditionnel présent

  • He said he would be coming. Il a dit qu’il viendrait.

  • They thought we’d never manage it. Ils pensaient que nous n’y arriverions jamais.

• 2 used to politely request or offer -- vouloir

  • Would you like a drink? Voulez-vous un verre ?

  • Would you help me move these chairs? Voulez-vous m’aider à déplacer ces chaises ?

• 3 indicates a habit in the past -- verbe à l’imparfait

  • He would come to the diner around 11 every morning. Il venait au restaurant tous les matins aux alentours de 11 heures.

• 4 indicates what sb is willing to do -- vouloir

  • I wouldn’t lend him any money. Je ne voudrais pas lui prêter d’argent.

  • He would’ve paid for it. Il l’aurait payé.

• 5 past tense of will -- -rais, -rais, -rait, …

  • He said he would be leaving at nine o’clock the next morning

  • I asked if he’d come and mend my television set

  • I asked him to do it, but he wouldn’t

  • I thought you would have finished by now.

• 6 used in speaking of something that will, may or might happen (eg if a certain condition is met) -- -rais, -rais, -rait…

  • If I asked her to the party, would she come?

  • I would have come to the party if you’d asked me

  • I’d be happy to help you.

• 7 used to express a preference, opinion etc politely -- -rais, -rais, -rait…

  • I would do it this way

  • It’d be a shame to lose the opportunity

  • I’d prefer to go tomorrow rather than today.

• 8 used, said with emphasis, to express annoyance -- devoir (à l’imparfait)

  • I’ve lost my car-keys – that would happen!