B1 Gerunds & Infinitives 17 min read Facile

Demandes Polies : 'Would Like' + Infinitif

Tu as une astuce magique pour tes requêtes polies et tes désirs : utilise "'would like'
+ infinitif. Ça rendra ton anglais plus fluide et
respectful".
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'would like + to + verb' to express desires or make requests more politely than using the word 'want'.

  • Always use 'to' before the second verb: 'I would like to go' (not 'I would like go').
  • Use the contraction ''d' in spoken English: 'I'd like to order' sounds more natural.
  • In questions, swap the subject and 'would': 'Would you like to join us?'
👤 + 💭 (would like) + 🔗 (to) + 🏃 (verb)

Overview

Êtes-vous déjà entré dans un café chic pour réaliser que dire I want (je veux) sonne un peu comme un bambin exigeant un jouet ? Nous sommes tous passés par là. Vous n'êtes pas méchant, mais en anglais, la distance entre être direct et impoli est parfois plus mince qu'un écran de smartphone.
C'est là que would like vient à la rescousse. C'est le manteau de politesse que vous enroulez autour de vos désirs pour les faire paraître sophistiqués et respectueux. Que vous commandiez un burger sur une application de livraison, demandiez à un collègue une réunion sur Zoom ou disiez à vos abonnés sur Instagram ce que vous prévoyez de faire cet été, cette structure est votre meilleure amie.
Elle transforme une demande brusque en une requête douce et socialement acceptable. Pensez-y comme à la différence entre enfoncer une porte et frapper doucement avec un sourire.

How This Grammar Works

À la base, would like suivi d'un infinitive (la forme to + verbe) est une structure conditionnelle utilisée pour exprimer un souhait ou un désir spécifique dans le présent ou le futur. Bien que le mot want soit parfaitement grammatical, il véhicule souvent un ton lourd et exigeant. Imaginez que vous envoyiez un message à un ami à propos d'un voyage ce week-end.
Si vous dites I want to go to the beach (je veux aller à la plage), cela ressemble à une décision finale que vous avez prise sans lui. Mais si vous dites I would like to go to the beach (j'aimerais aller à la plage), cela ouvre un espace pour qu'il soit d'accord ou non. Cela adoucit le coup de votre ego.
La magie opère parce que would est un verbe modal qui ajoute une couche de potentialité ou de possibilité. Il suggère que vous avez un désir, mais que vous êtes assez poli pour reconnaître que le monde ne tourne pas entièrement autour de vous — même si vous avez vraiment, vraiment besoin de cet iced latte là maintenant. Cela fonctionne exactement comme un filtre social pour votre cerveau.

Formation Pattern

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Créer cette structure est plus facile que de comprendre un nouvel algorithme TikTok. Vous n'avez besoin que de trois parties principales :
2
Le Sujet : Cela peut être I, you, he, she, it, we, ou they. Le meilleur ? would like ne change jamais de forme ! Pas de -s supplémentaire pour he ou she.
3
L'Expression : Utilisez toujours would like. En anglais parlé et dans les SMS informels, nous le contractons presque toujours en 'd like. Ainsi, I would like devient I'd like, et she would like devient she'd like.
4
L'Infinitif : C'est le to suivi du verbe de base. to travel, to eat, to sleep.
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Regardons les variations :
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Affirmatif : I would like to order the vegan pizza. (Ou : I'd like to order...)
7
Négatif : Ajoutez not après would. I would not like to stay out late tonight. (Contracté : I wouldn't like to...)
8
Question : Inversez le sujet et would. Would you like to join our Discord server?
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C'est une structure rigide mais fiable. Vous n'avez pas à vous soucier de conjugaisons complexes ici. Gardez simplement le to attaché à votre verbe comme une ombre fidèle. Si vous oubliez le to, la phrase s'effondre comme un parapluie bon marché dans une tempête.

When To Use It

Vous vous retrouverez à utiliser would like + infinitive dans presque toutes les interactions sociales qui impliquent un choix ou un objectif.
  • Commander via des applis ou en personne : Lorsque vous tapez des instructions pour votre chauffeur Uber Eats, I'd like to have the sauce on the side (j'aimerais avoir la sauce à part) semble beaucoup plus professionnel qu'un I want sauce on the side crié.
  • Faire des demandes professionnelles : Dans un message LinkedIn ou un e-mail à un professeur, vous pourriez écrire : I would like to schedule a quick call (j'aimerais planifier un court appel). Cela montre que vous respectez leur temps.
  • Exprimer des ambitions : Si vous êtes un vlogger de voyage filmant une vidéo bucket list, vous pourriez dire : I'd like to visit Tokyo by 2027 (j'aimerais visiter Tokyo d'ici 2027). Cela ressemble plus à un rêve qu'à une liste de courses.
  • Offrir quelque chose aux autres : C'est primordial dans les situations sociales. Would you like to see my vacation photos? (aimeriez-vous voir mes photos de vacances ?) est la façon polie de demander avant d'ennuyer quelqu'un avec 500 photos d'un coucher de soleil.
  • Décliner des invitations : C'est le moyen idéal de dire non sans être impoli. I'd like to come, but I have to finish my Netflix marathon. (J'aimerais venir, mais je dois finir mon marathon Netflix).

Common Mistakes

Le piège le plus fréquent dans lequel vous tomberez est le trou du To manquant. Beaucoup de gens disent I would like go home. Aïe. Cela sonne comme un robot avec une batterie faible. Vous devez inclure le to. Une autre erreur classique est de confondre would like avec le présent simple like. Si vous dites I like to swim, vous parlez de votre hobby en général. Si vous dites I would like to swim, vous dites que vous voulez sauter dans l'eau à cet instant précis. Ne dites pas à votre patron I like to have a raise (hobby général de recevoir de l'argent ?) quand vous voulez dire I would like to have a raise (s'il vous plaît, donnez-moi plus d'argent maintenant). Enfin, attention au piège du ing. Alors que I like swimming est génial, I would like swimming est généralement une erreur pour cette règle spécifique B1. Restez fidèle à to + verbe pour être en sécurité.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Faisons une comparaison rapide pour voir où would like se situe dans le

Spectre du Désir
.

I want to eat : Très direct, haute énergie, peut sonner impoli dans les magasins ou avec des inconnus. Utilisez ceci avec vos frères et sœurs ou vos meilleurs amis quand vous mourez de faim.
I like eating : Une déclaration générale sur votre personnalité. Vous aimez manger. Cool. On aime tous ça.
I would like to eat : Le juste milieu poli. Parfait pour les restaurants, les nouvelles connaissances et les contextes formels.
I feel like eating : Très décontracté. Utilisez ceci quand vous êtes indécis et parcourez une appli de nourriture.

Considérez want comme une masse et would like comme un gant de velours. Ils font tous deux le travail d'exprimer un souhait, mais le gant de velours laisse une bien meilleure impression sur la personne à qui vous parlez. Si vous utilisez want lors d'un entretien d'embauche, vous pourriez paraître agressif. Si vous utilisez would like, vous passez pour quelqu'un qui sait vraiment travailler en équipe.

Quick FAQ

Q : Puis-je utiliser would like pour des choses que j'ai déjà ?

R: Pas vraiment. C'est pour des choses que vous voulez voir arriver dans le futur ou maintenant. Si vous avez déjà un café, vous ne dites pas I'd like to have a coffee. Vous dites I like my coffee.

Q : I'd like to est-il la même chose que I'd love to ?

R: Presque oui ! I'd love to est juste plus enthousiaste. Utilisez-le quand vous êtes vraiment excité par le projet.

Q : would like fonctionne-t-il pour tous les sujets ?

R: Oui ! Contrairement à beaucoup de verbes anglais, c'est une taille unique. He'd like to, They'd like to, We'd like to.

Q : Puis-je l'utiliser dans un SMS ?

R: Absolument. I'd like to... est très courant dans les SMS pour faire des plans.

Q : Pourquoi appelle-t-on cela un 'infinitive' (infinitif) ?

R: Parce que c'est la forme de base, infinie du verbe. Elle n'a pas encore été modifiée par le temps ou la personne.

Conjugating 'Would Like' + Infinitive

Subject Modal Verb Infinitive Particle Main Verb
I
would
like
to
order
You
would
like
to
order
He/She/It
would
like
to
order
We
would
like
to
order
They
would
like
to
order

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Pronunciation Tip
I would like
I'd like
Sounds like 'eyed'
You would like
You'd like
Sounds like 'yood'
He would like
He'd like
Sounds like 'heed'
She would like
She'd like
Sounds like 'sheed'
We would like
We'd like
Sounds like 'weed'
They would like
They'd like
Sounds like 'thade'

Meanings

A polite way to say 'want', used to express a desire, make an offer, or request something in a socially acceptable manner.

1

Polite Request

Asking for something you want in a shop, restaurant, or professional setting.

“I'd like to see the manager, please.”

“We would like to order the appetizers now.”

2

Polite Offer

Asking someone if they want something or want to do something.

“Would you like to try a sample?”

“Would they like to sit by the window?”

3

Future Ambition

Expressing a dream or a plan that is not yet realized.

“I'd like to travel to Japan next year.”

“They would like to buy a house in the countryside.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Demandes Polies : 'Would Like' + Infinitif
Fonction Structure Exemple Notes
Positive Statement
Subject + 'would like' + to + Verb
I would like to learn.
Souvent contracté : 'I'd like'
Negative Statement
Subject + 'would not like' + to + Verb
She would not like to wait.
Contracté : 'She wouldn't like'
Question (Offer)
'Would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
Would you like to come?
Très courant pour les invitations
Question (Desire)
What + 'would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
What would he like to do?
Demander la préférence de quelqu'un
Request (Object)
Subject + 'would like' + Noun
I would like some water.
Pas de 'to' + verbe ici !
Request (Specific Action)
Subject + 'would like' + Object + to + Verb
I would like you to help.
Spécifie qui fait l'action
Strong Desire
Subject + 'would love' + to + Verb
I would love to travel.
Plus enthousiaste que 'would like'

Spectre de formalité

Formel
I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience.

I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience. (Professional/Social)

Neutre
I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon.

I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon. (Professional/Social)

Informel
Can we meet up for a bit?

Can we meet up for a bit? (Professional/Social)

Argot
Wanna link up?

Wanna link up? (Professional/Social)

Requêtes Polies : "Would Like" + Infinitif

"Would Like" + Infinitif

Utilisation Principale

  • Demandes I'd like to ask...
  • Désirs She'd like to travel...
  • Offres Would you like to join...?

Structure

  • Sujet + 'would like' + to + Verbe I'd like to eat
  • Contraction 'd like You'd like to see
  • Négation : wouldn't like We wouldn't like to wait
  • Question : Would...like to? Would they like to know?

Distinctions Clés

  • Vs. "Want" More polite, less direct
  • Vs. "Like" (Général) Specific desire vs. general preference
  • Vs. "Would Love" Stronger desire, more enthusiastic

Erreurs Courantes

  • "To" manquant *I'd like go* -> I'd like to go
  • Forme en -ing *He'd like watching* -> He'd like to watch
  • Actions habituelles *She would like swimming* -> She likes swimming

Want vs. Would Like : Échelle de Politesse

Want (Direct/Informel)
I want coffee. Peut sembler brusque.
Do you want to go? Acceptable avec des amis proches.
I want that job. Peut être affirmatif.
Would Like (Poli/Formel)
I'd like some coffee, please. Requête polie standard.
Would you like to go? Invitation ou offre polie.
I'd like to apply for that job. Professionnel, respectueux.
Would Love (Enthousiaste)
I'd love a piece of cake! Exprime un fort désir.
I'd love to visit soon! Très enthousiaste et excité.
I'd love to work there. Forte aspiration professionnelle.

Décider entre "Would Like" ou "Want"

1

Fais-tu une requête polie ou une offre ?

YES
Utilise "Would like" + to + Verbe (ou Nom).
NO
Est-ce une préférence générale ou une action habituelle ?
2

Est-ce une préférence générale ou une action habituelle ?

YES
Utilise "Like" + Nom ou "Like" + Gérondif/Infinitif.
NO
Exprimes-tu un désir très fort ?
3

Exprimes-tu un désir très fort ?

YES
Utilise "Would love" + to + Verbe.
NO
Envisage "Want" pour les déclarations très informelles et directes.

"Would Like" dans des Contextes Modernes

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Commander & Services

  • • Restaurant: 'I'd like the burger.'
  • • Booking: 'I'd like to book a table.'
  • • Customer Service: 'I'd like to inquire about...'
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Social & Offres

  • • Inviting: 'Would you like to come?'
  • • Offering: 'Would you like some tea?'
  • • Proposing: 'I'd like to suggest...'
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Professionnel & Formel

  • • Job Interview: 'I'd like to contribute.'
  • • Meeting: 'We'd like to discuss.'
  • • Email: 'I would like to inform you.'
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Désirs Personnels

  • • Aspirations: 'I'd like to travel.'
  • • Wishes: 'I'd like a new phone.'
  • • Plans: 'I'd like to relax tonight.'
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Exemples par niveau

1

I would like to have a coffee.

I would like to have a coffee.

2

Would you like to play?

Would you like to play?

3

She would like to see the cat.

She would like to see the cat.

4

I'd like to go home.

I'd like to go home.

1

We would like to book a room for tonight.

We would like to book a room for tonight.

2

Would they like to join us for lunch?

Would they like to join us for lunch?

3

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

4

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

1

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

2

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

3

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

4

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

1

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

2

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

3

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

4

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

1

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

2

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

3

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

4

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

1

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

2

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

3

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

4

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Facile à confondre

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Like vs. Would Like

Learners use 'I like' for specific requests. 'I like to eat' (hobby) vs 'I'd like to eat' (now).

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Would Like vs. Want

Using 'want' in formal situations makes the speaker sound like a child or angry.

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Would Like vs. Would Love

Learners aren't sure which is stronger.

Erreurs courantes

✗

I would like go.

✓

I would like to go.

You must use 'to' before the verb.
✗

I would like a coffee.

✓

I would like a coffee.

This is actually correct for nouns, but learners often forget the 'to' when they add a verb later.
✗

I would likes to go.

✓

I would like to go.

Modal verbs like 'would' do not take an 's' for he/she/it.
✗

Do you would like to eat?

✓

Would you like to eat?

We don't use 'do' with 'would'. 'Would' moves to the front.
✗

I would like having a drink.

✓

I'd like to have a drink.

After 'would like', use the infinitive (to have), not the gerund (having).
✗

I will like to see you.

✓

I would like to see you.

'Will like' is for future enjoyment; 'would like' is for a present request.
✗

Would you like that I come?

✓

Would you like me to come?

English uses 'Object + to-infinitive' after 'would like', not a 'that' clause.
✗

I like to go to the party tonight.

✓

I'd like to go to the party tonight.

'I like' is for general hobbies; 'I'd like' is for a specific event.
✗

I'd like to not go.

✓

I wouldn't like to go.

While 'I'd like not to go' is possible, 'I wouldn't like to go' is the standard negative form.
✗

Would you like some to drink?

✓

Would you like something to drink?

You need a pronoun like 'something' or a noun before the infinitive in this context.
✗

I would like to had seen it.

✓

I would like to have seen it.

The perfect infinitive must use 'have' + past participle.

Structures de phrases

I'd like to ___ because ___.

Would you like to ___ with me?

I wouldn't like to ___ because it seems ___.

What would you like to ___ for ___?

Real World Usage

Ordering Coffee constant

I'd like to have a large latte, please.

Job Interview common

I'd like to explain my previous experience in marketing.

Texting a Friend very common

Would u like to hang out later?

Hotel Check-in very common

We'd like to check in. We have a reservation under Smith.

On a Plane occasional

I'd like to have some water, please.

Business Email very common

I would like to schedule a call for next Tuesday.

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💡

Utilise les contractions pour un anglais plus "fluid".

Dans la plupart des conversations, contracter 'would' en 'd' (comme "I'd like«, »She'd like") rend ton anglais plus naturel. Ça t'aide à sonner comme un natif sans paraître trop formel. Essaie de le dire à voix haute ! "I'd like to help you."
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Ne confonds pas avec "Like" (général).

Souviens-toi, 'would like' est pour des désirs ou requêtes spécifiques, maintenant ou dans le futur. Ne l'utilise pas pour des préférences générales ou des hobbies. Par exemple, dis I like swimming (préférence générale), pas
I would like swimming
(désir spécifique de nager maintenant, ce qui sonne bizarre pour un hobby).
I like playing tennis.
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Ajoute "Please" pour plus de politesse.

'Would like' est déjà poli, mais ajouter please (surtout à la fin d'une requête) rend la politesse encore plus forte. "I'd like to order a coffee, please" est la référence pour les interactions courtoises. C'est comme la cerise sur le gâteau !
Could I have the bill, please?
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Le contexte, c'est la clé !

Les anglophones apprécient beaucoup la politesse, surtout avec des inconnus, le personnel de service ou dans un cadre professionnel. Utiliser 'would like' montre du respect et de bonnes manières, rendant ta communication plus efficace et agréable.
I would like to thank you.
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Utilise "Would love" pour l'enthousiasme.

Si tu veux exprimer un désir *plus fort* ou un grand enthousiasme, remplace 'would like' par 'would love'. Par exemple, si on te demande
Would you like to go to the concert?
et que tu es super motivé, "I'd love to go!" montre parfaitement ton excitation. C'est une belle façon de montrer un intérêt sincère. "I'd love to visit Paris!"

Smart Tips

Pause and replace 'I want' with 'I'd like'.

I want a menu. → I'd like a menu, please.

Look for the word 'to'. If there is a 'to' and it's a specific request, it's 'would like'.

I like to go now. (Wrong context) → I'd like to go now. (Correct request)

Always use 'Would you like to...' instead of 'Do you want to...'. It sounds more generous.

Do you want to come to my party? → Would you like to come to my party?

Contract 'I would' to 'I'd'. Native speakers rarely say the full 'I would' in conversation.

I would like to order. → I'd like to order.

Prononciation

/aɪd laɪk/

The 'd' Contraction

The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It often blends into the 'l' of 'like'.

/laɪk tə/

Linking 'to'

The word 'to' is usually reduced to a schwa sound /tə/.

Polite Question Rise

Would you like to join us? ↗️

Conveys friendliness and a genuine invitation.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

W.L.T.V: Would Like To Verb. Never skip the 'To'!

Association visuelle

Imagine a waiter in a fancy tuxedo bowing to you. He doesn't ask 'What do you want?' he asks 'What would you like to have?' The tuxedo represents the 'Would Like' structure.

Rhyme

If you want to be polite and bright, 'Would like to' is always right.

Story

A traveler named Dan went to a royal palace. He said 'I want to see the King!' and the guards blocked him. He tried again and said 'I would like to see the King,' and they opened the doors immediately.

Word Web

PoliteRequestOfferInfinitiveContractionDesireFormal

Défi

Go to a coffee shop or a restaurant today and use 'I'd like to have...' instead of 'I want...'. Notice the reaction of the staff.

Notes culturelles

British speakers use 'would like' extremely frequently to avoid appearing 'pushy'. Using 'I want' in a shop in London might be seen as quite rude.

While Americans are more direct, 'would like' is still the standard for professional service. However, 'I'll take a...' is a common neutral alternative in fast food.

In international meetings, 'I'd like to...' is the safest way to interrupt or add a point without offending colleagues from different cultures.

The word 'would' is the past tense of 'will', which originally meant 'to wish' or 'to desire' in Old English (willan).

Amorces de conversation

“

What would you like to do for your next birthday?

“

If you could change your job, what would you like to be?

“

Would you like to live in another country? Which one?

“

I'd like to start a new hobby. What would you suggest?

Sujets d'écriture

Write about your dream vacation. Where would you like to go and what would you like to see?
Describe your ideal house. What would you like to have in your kitchen or garden?
Write a polite email to a hotel manager asking to change your reservation.
Reflect on your life ten years from now. What would you like to have achieved?

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Choisis la forme correcte pour compléter la requête polie.

I ___ to book a table for two tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Pour faire une requête polie ou exprimer un désir, would like est le choix le plus approprié. Like exprime une préférence générale, et want peut être moins poli.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase ci-dessous. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They would like going to the cinema.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They would like to go to the cinema.
Après would like, tu dois utiliser la forme infinitive (to + verbe de base), pas le gérondif (la forme en -ing).
Quelle phrase utilise correctement "would like" pour faire une offre polie ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some coffee?
Would you like est la façon polie d'offrir quelque chose. S'il est suivi d'un nom (comme some coffee), tu n'utilises pas to.
Traduis en anglais : 'A ella le gustaría visitar Japón.' Traduction

Translate into English: 'A ella le gustaría visitar Japón.'

Answer starts with: ["S...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She would like to visit Japan.","She'd like to visit Japan."]
L'espagnol le gustaría se traduit par would like en anglais, suivi de l'infinitif to visit.

Score: /4

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Fill in the missing word.

I would like ___ buy a new phone.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We always use 'to' after 'would like' when followed by a verb.
Which sentence is the most polite? Choix multiple

You are in a restaurant.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have a pizza.
'I'd like to' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She would likes to visit Paris.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
Modal verbs like 'would' do not change for the third person. It should be 'like'.
Change this 'want' sentence into a 'would like' sentence. Sentence Transformation

I want to see the manager.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to see the manager.
The polite version uses 'would like to' + verb.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

Waiter: 'Are you ready to order?' Customer: 'Yes, ___ the steak.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have
This is the most natural way to order in a restaurant.
Is this a general hobby or a specific request? Grammar Sorting

'I like to swim in the ocean.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: General Hobby
'I like' without 'would' refers to a general preference.
True or False? True False Rule

You can use 'would like' with the -ing form (e.g., I'd like going).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You must use the infinitive with 'to'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

like / you / to / would / drink / what / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What would you like to drink?
In questions, 'would' comes before the subject.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Complète la phrase avec la forme correcte de "would like". Texte trous

I ___ to ask a question about the assignment.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Identifie et corrige l'erreur grammaticale dans la phrase suivante. Error Correction

He'd like going to the party, but he's busy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He'd like to go to the party, but he's busy.
Sélectionne la phrase qui utilise correctement "would like" pour une requête polie. Choix multiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a refund, please.
Traduis la phrase en anglais, en utilisant "would like". Traduction

Translate into English: '¿Te gustaría comer fuera esta noche?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Would you like to eat out tonight?","Would you like to go out to eat tonight?"]
Réarrange les mots pour former une phrase grammaticalement correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to explore the park.
Associe les débuts de phrase aux terminaisons correctes. Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choisis l'option la plus polie pour compléter l'offre. Texte trous

___ you like another slice of cake?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would
Corrige l'erreur dans cette requête polie. Error Correction

We would like you help us with the project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We would like you to help us with the project.
Identifie la phrase qui utilise correctement "would like" pour exprimer un désir futur. Choix multiple

Which statement is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to become an astronaut.
Traduis en anglais, en gardant le ton poli. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Nos gustaría aprender más sobre la cultura.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We would like to learn more about the culture.","We'd like to learn more about the culture."]
Mets les mots dans le bon ordre pour former une question polie. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like to visit the museum?
Associe la réponse appropriée à la question "would like". Match Pairs

Match the questions with the best responses:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

Yes! If you are followed by a noun (a thing), you don't need 'to'. You only need 'to' if a verb (an action) follows.

'I'd love' is much stronger. Use it when you are very excited about an offer.

Because 'would like' is a conditional request, and English grammar requires the infinitive 'to swim' for specific future/present desires.

Not at all. It's very common to use it with friends when offering something, like 'Would you like a snack?'

The short form is 'wouldn't like'. Example: 'I wouldn't like to be late.'

In very old-fashioned or formal British English, yes. But 'would like' is the standard everywhere today.

The most polite answers are 'Yes, I would' or 'Yes, please' and 'No, thank you'.

To talk about the past, you use 'would like to have' + past participle. Example: 'I would like to have seen that movie.'

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me gustaría

English requires 'to' before the following verb.

French moderate

Je voudrais

French uses 'want' in conditional; English uses 'like' in conditional.

German high

Ich möchte

German often omits the main verb if it's obvious (e.g., 'Ich möchte einen Kaffee').

Japanese low

...tai desu / ...te itadakitai

Japanese changes the verb ending; English adds a modal verb.

Arabic moderate

Awaddu an (أود أن)

Arabic verbs conjugate for person, unlike 'would'.

Chinese moderate

Xiǎng (想)

Chinese relies on context or adding 'please' (qǐng) for politeness.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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Verbes avec Gérondif ou Infinitif : Pas de Changement de Sens

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