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1 rather
1) (to a certain extent; slightly; a little: He's rather nice; That's a rather silly question / rather a silly question; I've eaten rather more than I should have.) bastante; más bien, un tanto, un poco, algo2) (more willingly; preferably: I'd rather do it now than later; Can we do it now rather than tomorrow?; I'd rather not do it at all; I would/had rather you didn't do that; Wouldn't you rather have this one?; I'd resign rather than do that.) antes que, mejor... que...3) (more exactly; more correctly: He agreed, or rather he didn't disagree; One could say he was foolish rather than wicked.) más bien, para ser más precisosrather adv bastante / algoit's rather expensive, is there nothing cheaper? es bastante caro, ¿no hay nada más barato?tr['rɑːðəSMALLr/SMALL]■ would you rather stay in? ¿preferirías quedarte en casa?■ rather than put my foot in it, I said nothing antes que meter la pata, preferí no decir nada3 (more precisely) o mejor dicho; (not) y no■ there was a river, or rather a stream había un río, o mejor dicho un arroyorather ['ræðər, 'rʌ-, 'rɑ-] advshe would rather stay in the house: preferiría quedarse en casaI'd rather not: mejor que nomy father, or rather my stepfather: mi padre, o mejor dicho mi padrastro3) instead: sino que, más que, al contrarioI'm not pleased; rather I'm disappointed: no estoy satisfecho, sino desilusionado4) somewhat: algo, un tantorather strange: un poco extraño5) quite: bastanterather difficult: bastante difíciladv.• algo adv.• bastante adv.• mejor adv.• mejor dicho adv.• mucho adv.• muy adv.• más adv.• más bien adv.• por el contrario adv.• primero adv.• sino adv.• un poco adv.interj.• ya lo creo interj.'ræðər, 'rɑːðə(r)1)a) ( stating preference)b) ( more precisely)we're acquaintances rather than friends — somos conocidos, más que amigos
she has a shop, or rather a stall — tiene una tienda, o mejor dicho un puesto
she looks rather like Janet — se parece algo or un poco a Janet
['rɑːðǝ(r)]I rather think that... — me da la impresión or tengo la sensación de que...
1. ADV1) (preference)we decided to camp, rather than stay at a hotel — decidimos acampar, en lugar de quedarnos en un hotel
"would you like a sweet?" - "I'd rather have an apple" — -¿quieres un caramelo? -preferiría una manzana
would you rather stay here? — ¿prefieres quedarte?
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anything rather than that! — hum ¡cualquier cosa menos eso!•
"I'm going to have it out with the boss" - "rather you than me!" — -voy a planteárselo al jefe -¡allá tú!2) (=somewhat) algo, un poco•
he looks rather like his mother — se parece un poco a su madre•
I feel rather more happy today — hoy me siento algo más contento•
I rather suspected as much — me lo sospechaba•
I rather think he won't come — me inclino a creer que no vendrá•
that is rather too dear — es algo caro (para mí etc)3) (=quite) bastanteit's a rather difficult task, it's rather a difficult task — es una tarea bastante difícil
"isn't she pretty?" - "yes, she is rather" — -¿es guapa, eh? -sí, bastante
"are you keen to go?" - "yes, I am rather" — -¿tienes ganas de ir? -sí que quiero
£20! that's rather a lot! — ¡20 libras! ¡es bastante caro!
4) (=more accurately)rather it is a matter of money — antes es cuestión de dinero, es al contrario or más bien cuestión de dinero
or rather — o mejor dicho, es decir
a car, or rather an old banger — un coche, o mejor dicho, un trasto viejo
2.EXCL † ¡ya lo creo!, ¡cómo no! (LAm)"would you like some?" - "rather!" — ¿quieres algo de esto? - ¡ya lo creo! or ¡por supuesto!
* * *['ræðər, 'rɑːðə(r)]1)a) ( stating preference)b) ( more precisely)we're acquaintances rather than friends — somos conocidos, más que amigos
she has a shop, or rather a stall — tiene una tienda, o mejor dicho un puesto
she looks rather like Janet — se parece algo or un poco a Janet
I rather think that... — me da la impresión or tengo la sensación de que...
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2 would
[ forma debole wəd, forma forte wʊd]1) (in sequence of past tenses, in reported speech)if we'd left later we would have missed the train — se fossimo partiti più tardi avremmo perso il treno
after that I wouldn't eat any canned food — dopo quell'episodio, non ho più voluto saperne di mangiare cibo in scatola
5) (expressing desire, preference)we'd really love to see you — vorremo davvero vederti, abbiamo davvero voglia di vederti
would you like something to eat, some more tea? — vuoi qualcosa da mangiare, ancora del tè?
switch off the radio, would you? — spegneresti la radio?
8) (indicating habitual event or behaviour in past: used to)••Note:When would is used with a verb in English to form the conditional tense, would + verb is translated by the present conditional of the appropriate verb in Italian and would have + verb by the past conditional of the appropriate verb: I would do it if I had time = lo farei se avessi tempo; I would have done it if I had had time = l'avrei fatto se avessi avuto tempo. - However, in sequence of past tenses and in reported speech, would + verb is translated by the past conditional of the appropriate Italian verb: I was sure you would like it = ero sicuro che ti sarebbe piaciuto (not "piacerebbe"); he said he would fetch the car = disse che avrebbe preso (not "prenderebbe") la macchina. - For more examples, particular usages and all other uses of would see the entry below* * *[wud]short forms - I'd; verb1) (past tense of will: He said he would be leaving at nine o'clock the next morning; I asked if he'd come and mend my television set; I asked him to do it, but he wouldn't; I thought you would have finished by now.) (ausiliare per la formazione del condizionale presente)2) (used in speaking of something that will, may or might happen (eg if a certain condition is met): If I asked her to the party, would she come?; I would have come to the party if you'd asked me; I'd be happy to help you.) (ausiliare per la formazione del condizionale presente)3) (used to express a preference, opinion etc politely: I would do it this way; It'd be a shame to lose the opportunity; I'd prefer to go tomorrow rather than today.) (ausiliare per la formazione del condizionale presente)4) (used, said with emphasis, to express annoyance: I've lost my car-keys - that would happen!)•- would-be- would you* * *[ forma debole wəd, forma forte wʊd]1) (in sequence of past tenses, in reported speech)if we'd left later we would have missed the train — se fossimo partiti più tardi avremmo perso il treno
after that I wouldn't eat any canned food — dopo quell'episodio, non ho più voluto saperne di mangiare cibo in scatola
5) (expressing desire, preference)we'd really love to see you — vorremo davvero vederti, abbiamo davvero voglia di vederti
would you like something to eat, some more tea? — vuoi qualcosa da mangiare, ancora del tè?
switch off the radio, would you? — spegneresti la radio?
8) (indicating habitual event or behaviour in past: used to)••Note:When would is used with a verb in English to form the conditional tense, would + verb is translated by the present conditional of the appropriate verb in Italian and would have + verb by the past conditional of the appropriate verb: I would do it if I had time = lo farei se avessi tempo; I would have done it if I had had time = l'avrei fatto se avessi avuto tempo. - However, in sequence of past tenses and in reported speech, would + verb is translated by the past conditional of the appropriate Italian verb: I was sure you would like it = ero sicuro che ti sarebbe piaciuto (not "piacerebbe"); he said he would fetch the car = disse che avrebbe preso (not "prenderebbe") la macchina. - For more examples, particular usages and all other uses of would see the entry below -
3 prefer
1. Ido it tomorrow if you prefer сделайте это завтра, если вам так удобнее; 1 will come later, if you prefer я зайду позднее, если это вас больше устроит2. IIIprefer smth., smb. prefer coffee (meat well done, this play, etc.) предпочитать кофе и т.д.; which do you prefer? чему или которому вы отдаете предпочтение?; I prefer her sister мне больше нравится ее сестра3. IVprefer smth. in some manner personally I prefer this book лично я предпочитаю эту книгу, что касается меня, то мне больше нравится эта книга4. VIprefer smth. in some state prefer meat cold (tea hot, fish underdone, etc.) больше любить холодное мясо и т.д., предпочитать мясо в холодном виде и т.д.5. XIIIprefer to do smth. prefer to start now (to leave it alone, to read it aloud, etc.) предпочитать начать сейчас и т.д.; I prefer to read [rather than sit idle] (to wait, to go without, to stay at home [rather than go with you], etc.) я предпочитаю /лучше/ читать [, чем сидеть без дела] и т.д.6. XIVprefer doing smth. I prefer standing (reading, talking, etc.) я предпочитаю стоять и т.д.; I prefer sitting я лучше посижу; he always prefers staying at home ему бы только сидеть дома7. XXI1prefer smth. to smth. prefer water to wine (the town to the country, silence to speech, work to play, etc.) предпочитать воду вину и т.д.8. XXVprefer that... prefer that nothing should be said about it (that it should be left alone, etc.) предпочитать, чтобы ничего об этом не говорили и т.д. -
4 if
1. [ıf] nусловие, оговорка; предположение2. [ıf] cj♢
if ifs and ans were pots and pans - посл. ≅ если бы да кабы1) реального условия еслиif you come, you will see him - если вы придёте, вы увидите его
if (it is) necessary - если (это будет) необходимо, при необходимости, в случае необходимости
if it should rain, stay at home - если вдруг пойдёт дождь, не выходи из дому
if I were you, I would not do it - (если бы я был) на вашем месте я не сделал бы этого
if it were not for the storm, the ship would have come in time - если бы не шторм, судно прибыло бы вовремя
3) содержащие положение, из которого следует неизбежный вывод если, разif x = a and y = a then x = y - если /раз/ x = a и y = a, то x = y
if that is the case - в таком случае, если дело обстоит именно так
if that is the case you will have to come earlier - если это так, вам придётся прийти раньше
if he said it then it must be true - если он это сказал, значит, это действительно так
4) выражающие повторность если; (всякий раз) когдаif I don't know the way, I always ask - если /когда/ я не знаю дорогу, я спрашиваю
2. вводит уступительные придаточные предложения ( часто even if) даже если, хотя, пустьI will do it, (even) if it kills me - я это сделаю, даже если это будет стоить мне жизни
if I am wrong, you are at least not absolutely right - пусть я ошибаюсь, но и вы не совсем правы
pleasant weather, if rather cold - приятная погода, хотя и прохладная
ask if he has come - спроси, пришёл ли он
I wonder if he will go - интересно, пойдёт он или нет
if only I had known! - если бы я только знал!
if only he comes in time! - только бы он пришёл вовремя!
if it would only rain! - хотя бы пошёл дождь!
you should look in to see us, if only for a minute - ты бы заглянул к нам хотя бы на минутку
if only I could get out of this crowd I'd feel much better - только бы выбраться из этой толпы, и я бы почувствовал себя гораздо лучше
2) удивление, негодование и т. п. (обычно с гл. в отрицательной форме):if he hasn't kicked his football through the window! - подумать только, он запустил футбольным мячом в окно!
if ever I heard the like of that! - никогда ничего подобного не слышал!
5. в сочетаниях с числительными целых, по крайней мере6. в сочетаниях:if any - если это имеет место, если таковой имеется и т. п.
mistakes, if any, should be corrected in ink - ошибки, если они имеются, должны быть исправлены чернилами
I'll do it if and when I like it - я сделаю это, если и когда мне вздумается
if anything - даже /скорее/ наоборот; возможно даже; во всяком случае
the weather was cold, if anything - погода была скорее холодная
if anything, the water is warmer today - вода сегодня во всяком случае теплее ( чем вчера)
if anything, you ought to apologize - возможно даже, тебе следует извиниться
she is not older than her sister, if anything she is younger - она не старше своей сестры, а, по всей вероятности, моложе
you will find it in London, if anywhere - если это вообще можно найти, то только в Лондоне; это вы нигде не найдёте, кроме как в Лондоне
if at all - если вообще есть /будет, нужно и т. п./
he will pay you next year if at all - он тебе заплатит в будущем году, если вообще заплатит
if you like ( как вводное предложение) - если хотите, пожалуй, если можно так выразиться
it is a duty, if you like, rather than a pleasure - это, пожалуй /если хотите/, обязанность, а не развлечение
if not - а) если не... (то); не то...; nobody if not he - если не он, то никто; leave him alone, if not, you will regret it - оставьте его в покое, не то пожалеете; б) что-что, а уж...
he was nothing if not discreet - что бы вы ни говорили, несдержанным его не назовёшь
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5 infinitive
n инфинитив (1). Инфинитив без частицы to употребляется:a) после всех модальных глаголов, кроме модальных глаголов to have, to be, ought;b) после модальных конструкций have better, would rather, needn't, и глагола to dare;c) после вопросительной конструкции с why, выражающей предположение о том, что что-либо бессмысленно, бесполезно или глупо:Why go there? — К чему (с какой стати) туда идти?;
d) после подлежащих, выраженных придаточным предложением, которое начинается с what и all:All he had to do was open the door;
e) в конструкции сложного дополнения с глаголами чувств: to see, to hear, to feel, to notice, to observe, to watch, to listen в форме активного залога (в форме пассивного залога со всеми этими глаголами инфинитив употребляется с частицей to:We saw him cross the street, ср., однако, Не was seen to cross the street);
f) после глаголов to make и to let в конструкции Complex Object;g) после глагола to help.(2). Инфинитив с частицей to употребляется:a) в конструкции Complex Object (smb to do smth ) после глаголов to allow, to enable, to expect, to like, to mean, to prefer, to want;b) в конструкции с наречиями too и enough и последующим прилагательным:too high (for smb) to reach — слишком высоко, чтобы кто-либо мог достать;
(3). Инфинитив употребляется с рядом прилагательных, выражающих чувства, отношение к действию, степень качества или способ, таких как: able, afraid, anxious, ashamed, difficult, disappointed, eager, easy, fit, foolish, frightened, glad, likely, nice, pleasant, pleased, properly, proud, right, sad, silly, surprised, unable, willing, wrong. (4). Инфинитив употребляется после ряда существительных, таких как: ability, attempt, chance, desire, failure, inability, need, opportunity, unwillingness, willingness. (5). Инфинитив употребляется с рядом глаголов для выражения цели, образуя бессоюзное словосочетание в отличие от русского языка, где в этих случаях употребляется придаточное предложение:easy enough to remember — достаточно легко, чтобы запомнить.
Не came to discuss the plan — Он пришел для того, чтобы обсудить этот план.
(6). Инфинитив образует три комплекса: Complex Object, Complex Subject и For-Complex. Complex Object соответствует русским придаточным предложениям. Complex Object состоит из существительного в общем падеже или местоимения в объектном падеже и инфинитива. Complex Object употребляется после четырех групп глаголов: а) глаголов физического восприятия; b) глаголов повеления, побуждения; с) глаголов разрешения, запрещения; d) глаголов желания, ожидания, умственной деятельности (см. таблицу):a) to see, to hear, to feel, to notice, to observe, to watchsmb, smthdo smthb) to have, to make, to letsmb, smthdo smthc) to expect, to like, to mean, to prefer, to understand, to wantsmb, smthto do smthd) to allow, to forbid, to ordersmb, smthto do smthПосле глаголов групп а) и b) инфинитив употребляется без частицы to:She didn't notice us come in — Она не заметила, как мы вошли.
We watched him paint the fence — Мы наблюдали за тем, как он красил забор.
The sound of his steps made me start — Звук его шагов заставил меня вздрогнуть.
После глаголов групп с) и d) инфинитив употребляется с частицей to. Complex Subject состоит из существительного в общем падеже или местоимения в именительном падеже и инфинитива с частицей to. В русское языке комплекс соответствует придаточному предложению, а его части — безличным главным предложениям:She was seen to leave the house — Видели, как (что) она выходила из дома.
Не was said to be a good swimmer — Говорили, что он хороший пловец.
Глаголы в главном предложении, кроме глаголов to seem, to happen, to prove, to turn out, употребляются в пассивной форме (см. таблицу). Таковы конструкции:Не didn't seem to have noticed anything unusual — Казалось, что он ничего необычного не заметил/замечает.
The ring was proved to have been stolen — Оказалось, что кольцо было украдено.
The dog is not likely to have been stolen — Собаку вряд ли украли.
Не is sure to come if he promised — Он обязательно приедет, если он обещал.
For-Complex состоит из предлога for, существительного в общем падеже или местоимения в объектном падеже и инфинитива. Местоимение или имя существительное является подлежащим инфинитива:It is easier for him to phone than to write — Ему легче позвонить, чем написать.
For-Complex может выполнять в предложении разные функции, представленные в таблице ниже: SubjectIt is bad for you to smoke so much. Вам вредно так много курить.
It will be best for her to see a doctor. Ей лучше всего показаться врачу.
ObjectHe arranged for us to stay here for a week. Он договорился о том, чтобы мы здесь пробыли неделю.
We didn't mean for you to go there alone. Мы не рассчитывали, что вы поедете туда один.
He thinks it best for you to stay here. Он думал, тебе лучше остаться здесь.
AttributeThere is nothing for us to do here. Нам здесь делать нечего.
Adverbial modifier of resultIt is too easy for anyone to do. Это легко сделать кому угодно.
Adverbial modifier of purposeHe stood aside for me to pass. Он посторонился, чтобы я мог пройти.
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6 would
❢ When would is used with a verb in English to form the conditional tense, would + verb is translated by the present conditional of the appropriate verb in French and would have + verb by the past conditional of the appropriate verb: I would do it if I had time = je le ferais si j'avais le temps ; I would have done it if I had had time = je l'aurais fait si j'avais eu le temps ; he said he would fetch the car = il a dit qu'il irait chercher la voiture.For more examples, particular usages and all other uses of would see the entry below. modal aux ( aussi 'd ; nég wouldn't)1 (in sequence of past tenses, in reported speech) she said she wouldn't come elle a dit qu'elle ne viendrait pas ; we thought we would be late nous avons pensé que nous serions en retard ; I was sure you' d like it j'étais sûr que ça te plairait ; we were wondering if he'd accept nous nous demandions s'il accepterait ; they promised that they'd come back ils ont promis de revenir ; soon it would be time to get up ce serait bientôt l'heure de se lever ; it was to be the last chance we would have to leave ça devait être la dernière chance que nous aurions de partir ; he thought she would have forgotten il pensait qu'elle aurait oublié ; I wish he would shut the door! il pourrait fermer la porte! ; I wish you'd be quiet! tu ne pourrais pas te taire! ;2 ( in conditional statements) it would be wonderful if they came ce serait merveilleux s'ils venaient ; I'm sure she would help if you asked her je suis sûr qu'elle t'aiderait si tu le lui demandais ; if we'd left later we would have missed the train si nous étions partis plus tard nous aurions raté le train ; we wouldn't be happy anywhere else nous ne serions heureux nulle part ailleurs ; what would be the best way to approach him? quel serait le meilleur moyen de l'aborder? ; who would ever have believed it? qui l'aurait cru? ; you wouldn't have thought it possible! on n'aurait jamais cru que c'était possible! ; I would have found out sooner or later je l'aurais découvert tôt ou tard ; wouldn't it be nice if… ce serait bien si… ; we wouldn't have succeeded without his help nous n'aurions jamais réussi sans son aide ; it wouldn't be the same without them ça ne serait pas la même chose sans eux ; it cost far less than I would have expected ça a coûté beaucoup moins cher que je n'aurais pensé ;3 ( expressing willingness to act) do you know anyone who would do it? est-ce que tu connais quelqu'un qui le ferait? ; they couldn't find anyone who would take the job ils n'arrivaient pas à trouver quelqu'un qui accepte ( subj) le poste ; he wouldn't hurt a fly il ne ferait pas de mal à une mouche ; she just wouldn't listen elle ne voulait rien entendre ; after that I wouldn't eat any canned food après cela je ne voulais plus manger de conserves ; he wouldn't do a thing to help il n'a rien voulu faire pour aider ; the police wouldn't give any further details la police a refusé de donner plus de détails ; they asked me to leave but I wouldn't ils m'ont demandé de partir mais j'ai refusé ;4 ( expressing inability to function) the door wouldn't close la porte ne voulait pas se fermer ; the brakes wouldn't work les freins ne marchaient pas ;5 (expressing desire, preference) we would like to stay another night nous aimerions rester une nuit de plus ; we'd really love to see you nous aimerions vraiment te voir ; I would much rather travel alone je préfèrerais nettement voyager seul ; she would have preferred a puppy elle aurait préféré un chiot ; which film would you rather see? quel film est-ce que tu préférerais voir? ; I wouldn't mind another slice of cake je prendrais bien un autre morceau de gâteau ; it's what he would have wanted c'est ce qu'il aurait voulu ;6 ( in polite requests or proposals) would you like something to eat? voudriez-vous quelque chose à manger? ; would you like some more tea? voulez-vous encore du thé? ; would you help me set the table? est-ce que tu pourrais m'aider à mettre la table? ; switch off the radio, would you? éteins la radio, tu veux bien? ; would you be interested in buying a vacuum cleaner? est-ce que vous seriez intéressé par un aspirateur? ; would you like to go to a concert est-ce que tu aimerais aller à un concert? ; would you give her the message? est-ce que vous voulez bien lui transmettre le message? ; would you mind not smoking please? est-ce que ça vous ennuyerait de ne pas fumer s'il vous plaît? ; would you please be quiet un peu de silence s'il vous plaît ; would you be so kind as to leave? sout auriez-vous l'obligeance de partir d'ici? fml ;7 ( used to attenuate statements) it would seem that he was right il semblerait qu'il avait raison ; so it would seem c'est ce qu'il semble ; you would think they'd be satisfied with the results! on aurait pu penser qu'ils seraient satisfaits des résultats! ; I wouldn't say that je ne dirais pas ça ; I would have thought it was obvious j'aurais pensé que c'était évident ; I wouldn't know je ne pourrais pas vous le dire ;8 ( when giving advice) I wouldn't do that if I were you je ne ferais pas ça à ta place or si j'étais toi ; I really wouldn't worry à ta place je ne m'en ferais pas ; I would check the timetable first tu ferais bien de vérifier l'horaire d'abord ; I'd give her a ring now tu devrais lui téléphoner maintenant ; wouldn't it be better to write? est-ce que ce ne serait pas mieux d'écrire? ;9 ( expressing exasperation) ‘he denies it’-‘well he would, wouldn't he?’ ‘il le nie’-‘évidemment!’ ; of course you would contradict him! bien sûr il a fallu que tu le contredises! ; ‘she put her foot in it ○ ’-‘she would!’ ‘elle a mis les pieds dans le plat ○ ’-‘tu m'étonnes!’, ‘c'est bien d'elle!’ ;10 ( expressing an assumption) what time would that be? c'était vers quelle heure? ; I suppose it would have been about 3 pm je pense qu'il était à peu près 15h 00 ; being so young, you wouldn't remember the war étant donné ton âge tu ne dois pas te rappeler la guerre ; let's see, that would be his youngest son voyons, ça doit être son plus jeune fils ; it would have been about five years ago ça devait être il y a environ cinq ans ; you'd never have guessed she was German on n'aurait jamais cru qu'elle était allemande ;11 (indicating habitual event or behaviour in past: used to) she would sit for hours at the window elle passait des heures assise à la fenêtre ; every winter the fields would be flooded tous les hivers les champs étaient inondés ; the children would be up at dawn les enfants étaient toujours debout à l'aube ; -
7 would
would [wʊd]1. modal verba.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► When would is used to form the conditional, the French conditional is used.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• I wouldn't worry, if I were you à ta place, je ne m'inquiéterais pas• to my surprise, he agreed -- I never thought he would à ma grande surprise, il a accepté -- je ne l'aurais jamais pensé• who would have thought it? qui l'aurait pensé ?• I said I'd go, so I'm going j'ai dit que j'irais, alors j'y vais• I said I'd go, so I went j'avais dit que j'irais, alors j'y suis allé━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• if you would come with me, I'd go to see him si vous vouliez bien m'accompagner, j'irais le voir━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━would you wait here please! attendez ici s'il vous plaît !• would you close the window please voulez-vous fermer la fenêtre, s'il vous plaît► would you like ( = do you want)would you like some tea? voulez-vous du thé ?• would you like to go for a walk? est-ce que vous aimeriez faire une promenade ?• 50 years ago the streets would be empty on Sundays il y a 50 ans, les rues étaient vides le dimanche• I saw him come out of the shop -- when would this be? je l'ai vu sortir du magasin -- quand ?d. (inevitability) you would go and tell her! évidemment tu es allé le lui dire !• it would have to rain! évidemment il fallait qu'il pleuve !e. (conjecture) it would have been about 8 o'clock when he came il devait être 8 heures à peu près quand il est venu2. modifier* * *[wʊd, wəd]Note: When would is used with a verb in English to form the conditional tense, would + verb is translated by the present conditional of the appropriate verb in French and would have + verb by the past conditional of the appropriate verb: I would do it if I had time = je le ferais si j'avais le temps; I would have done it if I had had time = je l'aurais fait si j'avais eu le temps; he said he would fetch the car = il a dit qu'il irait chercher la voitureFor more examples, particular usages and all other uses of would see the entry below1) (in sequence of past tenses, in reported speech)if we'd left later we would have missed the train — si nous étions partis plus tard nous aurions raté le train
wouldn't it be nice if... — ce serait bien si...
they couldn't find anyone who would take the job — ils n'arrivaient pas à trouver quelqu'un qui accepte le poste
5) (expressing desire, preference)switch off the radio, would you? — éteins la radio, tu veux bien?
8) ( when giving advice)9) ( expressing exasperation)‘he denies it’ - ‘well he would, wouldn't he?’ — ‘il le nie’ - ‘évidemment!’
‘she put her foot in it (colloq)’ - ‘she would!’ — ‘elle a mis les pieds dans le plat (colloq)’ - ‘tu m'étonnes!’
10) ( expressing an assumption)let's see, that would be his youngest son — voyons, ça doit être son plus jeune fils
11) (indicating habitual event or behaviour in past: used to)
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