English–French
“will” in French
How to say “will” in French
“Will” in French is gré.
An inner inclination that accepts or resists an act or decision.
Example sentences with gré
Elle a accepté le poste de son plein gré.
She accepted the position of her own free will.
Tips for using gré
- Gré is masculine, so standard expressions use son, as in contre son gré, à son gré, and de son plein gré.
Other French words for “will”
Il a une forte volonté.
He has a strong will.
Elle a déposé son testament chez le notaire.
She left her will with the notary.