vouloir
to want
Jean-Pierre veut regarder un film ce soir.
Jean-Pierre wants to watch a film this evening.
GRAMMAR TIP
Like the related verb pouvoir (can, to be able to), vouloir is used very commonly in the construction vouloir + infinitive. This is a common way to express the desire to do something. You also can follow the verb with a noun to express that someone wants a thing: Nous voulons une nouvelle voiture (We want a new car).
TODAY
Our French vocabulary word is among essential verbs for conversation. Follow the links below to discover other must-know French verbs.
- To Be
- To Be Able To, Can
- To Be Necessary
- To Do, To Make
- To Go
- To Have
- To Look For
- To Put, Put On
- To Take
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