How to Say ‘I want this’ in French
Je voudrais ça
zhuh voo-dreh sah
[zhuh voo-dreh sah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Je voudrais] is a softer, more polite way to say you want something than a direct [je veux]. You can reuse it with other things: [Je voudrais un café] or [Je voudrais la carte].
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
The pronoun for oneself.
Je voudrais ça sur le menu.
I would like that on the menu.
voudrais
[voo-dreh]
would like
Expresses a desire or wish to have something.
Je voudrais ça comme plat principal.
I would like that as a main dish.
ça
[sah]
that
Refers to a specific object.
Je voudrais ça à emporter.
I would like that to take away.
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