French Expression · Beginner
Je voudrais
I would like
Pronunciation: juh voo-DRAY
Meaning
A polite way to express a desire or a request, equivalent to "I would like."
Example
Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je voudrais out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.