How to Say ‘I want’ in French
Je veux
zhuh vuh
[zhuh vuh]
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
First-person singular subject pronoun.
Je veux arriver à l'heure.
I want to arrive on time.
veux
[vuh]
want
First-person singular of vouloir, used to express desire or preference.
Je veux un trajet plus direct.
I want a more direct trip.
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