How to Say ‘We should’ in French
Nous devrions
noo duh-vree-on
[noo duh-vree-on]
💬 Usage Tip: Using 'devrions', a conditional of 'devoir', suggests polite obligation or recommendation.
Phrase Breakdown
Nous
[noo]
We
Refers to the speaker and others.
Nous avons un plan.
We have a plan.
devrions
[duh-vree-on]
should
Used to indicate obligation or duty.
Nous devrions partir maintenant.
We should leave now.
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