What would you do? It's the mood of politeness and dreams.
Take the Future Stem and add the Imperfect Endings.
Don't be rude. Use the Conditional.
Too direct. Demanding.
Perfect for ordering coffee.
J'achèterais une maison.
(I would buy a house)Je voyagerais.
(I would travel)Je mangerais tout.
(I would eat everything)Two friends dream about winning the lottery.
Si tu gagnais au loto, que ferais-tu ?
(If you won the lottery, what would you do?)J'achèterais une île déserte et je dormirais toute la journée.
(I would buy a desert island and I would sleep all day.)C'est tout ? Moi, je voudrais voyager sur la Lune !
(That's all? Me, I would like to travel to the Moon!)French culture values politeness highly. Using "Je veux" (I want) is seen as childish or rude. Always use "Je voudrais" (I would like) when ordering food or asking for something. It's the magic password to good service.
Make the sentence polite: "Je veux un café."
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