How to Say ‘That would be ideal.’ in French
Ce serait idéal.
suh suh-reh ee-day-al
[suh suh-reh ee-day-al]
Phrase Breakdown
Ce serait
suh suh-reh
that would be
Conditional expression used to say something would be suitable or nice.
Ce serait bien.
That would be good.
Words in this phrase
Ce
[suh]
that / it
Used in polite expressions to introduce what would be suitable or perfect.
Ce serait idéal si la table était en terrasse.
That would be ideal if the table were on the terrace.
serait
[suh-reh]
would be
Conditional form used for polite preferences or suggestions.
Ce serait idéal pour un dîner tranquille.
It would be ideal for a quiet dinner.
idéal
[ee-day-al]
ideal
Means perfect for the situation or exactly what is wanted.
Une table près de la fenêtre serait idéal.
A table near the window would be ideal.
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