How to Say ‘I would like’ in French
Je voudrais
zhuh voo-DRAY
[zhuh voo-DRAY]
💬 Usage Tip: [Je voudrais] is a very common polite way to ask for something in France. You can reuse it with another verb or noun: [Je voudrais réserver] / [Je voudrais une table].
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
The French subject pronoun for speaking about yourself.
Dans « Je voudrais », « Je » montre que je parle pour moi-même.
In “Je voudrais,” “Je” shows that I am speaking for myself.
voudrais
[voo-DRAY]
would like
A polite way to express what you want, often used in restaurants and shops.
Pour réserver poliment, je dis « Je voudrais » au téléphone.
To book politely, I say “I would like” on the phone.
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