How do you say "You would have" in French?

"You would have" in French is "Vous auriez". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘You would have’ in French

Q: What does "Vous auriez" mean in English?

"Vous auriez" means "You would have" in English. Usage tip: [Auriez] here is part of a polite but pointed reproach: [vous auriez dû] = "you should have." You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [vous auriez pu me le dire].

Vous auriez

voo o-ree-ay

[voo o-ree-ay]

💬 Usage Tip: [Auriez] here is part of a polite but pointed reproach: [vous auriez dû] = "you should have." You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [vous auriez pu me le dire].

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

You

The person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous êtes charmant.

You are charming.

auriez

[o-ree-ay]

would have

Conditional tense indicating the likelihood of action.

Example

Vous auriez aimé ce film.

You would have liked this film.

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