Significado
A polite way to express a desire.
Contexto cultural
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.
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.
Significado
A polite way to express a desire.
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.
Smile while saying it
Politeness in France is as much about body language as it is about the conditional mood.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'J'aimerais'.
Bonjour, _________ {un|m} croissant, s'il vous plaît.
'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:
'J'aimerais' expresses a goal politely and professionally.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'J'aimerais que tu viennes à ma fête.'
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.'
Standard polite request for a drink.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Politeness Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBonjour, _________ {un|m} croissant, s'il vous plaît.
'J'aimerais' is the polite conditional form used for ordering.
Talking about your future in the company:
'J'aimerais' expresses a goal politely and professionally.
Phrase: 'J'aimerais que tu viennes à ma fête.'
This uses the 'J'aimerais que' structure for a personal invitation.
Serveur: 'Et pour boire ?' Client: '________ {un|m} verre de vin rouge.'
Standard polite request for a drink.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasThey 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'.
Frases relacionadas
Je voudrais
synonymI would like (from 'vouloir')
Je souhaiterais
specialized formI would wish
J'adorerais
builds onI would love/adore
Ça me plairait
similarThat would please me
