How to Say ‘That would be’ in French
Ce serait
suh suh-reh
[suh suh-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Ce serait] is a soft, polite way to say what would suit you, less direct than a plain statement. You can reuse it with other adjectives: [Ce serait parfait] or [Ce serait mieux].
Phrase Breakdown
Ce
[suh]
that / it
A demonstrative word used in expressions like 'ce serait' to mean 'that' or 'it would be.'
Ce serait parfait si nous pouvions manger dehors.
That would be perfect if we could eat outside.
serait
[suh-reh]
would be
A conditional form of 'être' used to politely say what would be ideal or preferred.
Ce serait mieux avec une vue sur le jardin.
It would be better with a view of the garden.
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