How do you say "Who could guide you" in French?

"Who could guide you" in French is "Qui pourraient vous orienter". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Who could guide you’ in French

Q: What does "Qui pourraient vous orienter" mean in English?

"Qui pourraient vous orienter" means "Who could guide you" in English. Usage tip: In [qui pourraient vous orienter], [qui] means "who" and is followed directly by the verb: [qui peuvent aider], [qui travaillent ici]. You do not need an extra word for "they."

Qui pourraient vous orienter

kee poor-eh voo o-ree-ahn-teh

[kee poor-eh voo o-ree-ahn-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: In [qui pourraient vous orienter], [qui] means "who" and is followed directly by the verb: [qui peuvent aider], [qui travaillent ici]. You do not need an extra word for "they."

Phrase Breakdown

Qui

[kee]

Who

This word is used to refer to a person or people, often in questions or relative clauses.

Example

Nous cherchons quelqu'un qui pourraient vous orienter.

We're looking for someone who could guide you.

pourraient

[poor-eh]

Could

This word is the conditional form of 'pouvoir', used to express a possibility or a polite request.

Example

Nous cherchons quelqu'un qui pourraient vous orienter.

We're looking for someone who could guide you.

vous

[voo]

You

This pronoun is used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Nous cherchons quelqu'un qui pourraient vous orienter.

We're looking for someone who could guide you.

orienter

[o-ree-ahn-teh]

To guide

This verb means to show someone the right direction or give advice on a particular course or method.

Example

Nous cherchons quelqu'un qui pourraient vous orienter.

We're looking for someone who could guide you.

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