How to Say ‘We would like’ in French
Nous aimerions
noo em-ree-OHN
[noo em-ree-OHN]
💬 Usage Tip: [Nous aimerions] is a softer, more polite way to ask for something than a direct [nous voulons]. In restaurants and bookings, this kind of "would like" phrasing sounds natural and courteous.
Phrase Breakdown
Nous
[noo]
we
Used as the subject when speaking for more than one person in a reservation or request.
Nous aimerions dîner à vingt heures.
We would like to dine at eight o’clock.
aimerions
[em-ree-OHN]
would like
A polite way to state what you want, especially in restaurants, hotels, and shops.
Nous aimerions une table pour quatre personnes.
We would like a table for four people.
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