How to Say ‘I want to show’ in French
Je veux montrer
zhuh vuh mohn-TRAY
[zhuh vuh mohn-TRAY]
💬 Usage Tip: Direct and useful. You can also upgrade later to Je cherche à montrer ('I try/aim to show'), which sounds more nuanced.
🇫🇷 In France: French juries often appreciate modest phrasing. Je veux montrer is clear; Je cherche à montrer can sound a bit more reflective.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Subject pronoun for speaking about yourself.
Je veux montrer quelque chose de personnel.
I want to show something personal.
veux
[vuh]
want
From vouloir; expresses desire or intention.
Je veux montrer la fragilité des souvenirs.
I want to show the fragility of memories.
montrer
[mohn-TRAY]
to show
Verb meaning to present, reveal, or make visible.
Je veux montrer mon processus au jury.
I want to show my process to the jury.
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