A2 Expression 격식체

J'aimerais...

I would like...

A polite way to express a desire.

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문화적 배경

In France, using 'Je veux' in a shop is often met with a cold response. 'J'aimerais' or 'Je voudrais' is considered the minimum level of politeness. Quebecers use 'J'aimerais' frequently, but they might follow it with more informal language than in France, reflecting a blend of North American friendliness and French grammar. Swiss French speakers (Romands) are known for being particularly polite and formal. 'J'aimerais' is very common in administrative and daily interactions. In Francophone Africa, politeness often involves longer introductory phrases. 'J'aimerais' is used, but often after a thorough exchange of greetings.

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The 'R' is Key

Always emphasize the 'r' to ensure you aren't misunderstood as talking about the past.

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Don't over-use 'Je veux'

Even if you are frustrated, 'J'aimerais' will get you better results in France.

A polite way to express a desire.

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The 'R' is Key

Always emphasize the 'r' to ensure you aren't misunderstood as talking about the past.

⚠️

Don't over-use 'Je veux'

Even if you are frustrated, 'J'aimerais' will get you better results in France.

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Smile while saying it

Politeness in France is as much about body language as it is about the conditional mood.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'J'aimerais'.

Bonjour, _________ {un|m} croissant, s'il vous plaît.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais

'J'aimerais' is the polite conditional form used for ordering.

Which sentence is the most polite for a job interview?

Talking about your future in the company:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais devenir manager.

'J'aimerais' expresses a goal politely and professionally.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Phrase: 'J'aimerais que tu viennes à ma fête.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Inviting a friend

This uses the 'J'aimerais que' structure for a personal invitation.

Complete the dialogue.

Serveur: 'Et pour boire ?' Client: '________ {un|m} verre de vin rouge.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais

Standard polite request for a drink.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Politeness Scale

Direct (Avoid)
Je veux I want
Polite (Standard)
J'aimerais I would like
Very Formal
Je souhaiterais I would wish

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'J'aimerais'. Fill Blank A1

Bonjour, _________ {un|m} croissant, s'il vous plaît.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais

'J'aimerais' is the polite conditional form used for ordering.

Which sentence is the most polite for a job interview? Choose A2

Talking about your future in the company:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais devenir manager.

'J'aimerais' expresses a goal politely and professionally.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

Phrase: 'J'aimerais que tu viennes à ma fête.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Inviting a friend

This uses the 'J'aimerais que' structure for a personal invitation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Serveur: 'Et pour boire ?' Client: '________ {un|m} verre de vin rouge.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'aimerais

Standard polite request for a drink.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

They are very similar. 'Je voudrais' is more common for ordering, while 'J'aimerais' is slightly more elegant and used for dreams.

Yes, it's perfectly fine and sounds natural when discussing plans or wishes.

The 'r' is the marker for the conditional and future tenses. Without it, you are in the past (imperfect).

Yes, but usually we say 'J'aimerais {une|f} pizza' (a whole one) or 'Je voudrais de la pizza' (some pizza).

French parents usually correct their children and tell them to say 'Je voudrais' or 'J'aimerais'.

관련 표현

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Je voudrais

synonym

I would like (from 'vouloir')

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Je souhaiterais

specialized form

I would wish

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J'adorerais

builds on

I would love/adore

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Ça me plairait

similar

That would please me

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