French phrase

Il faudrait que ~.

Meaning

You should ___.

When to use it

Offers gentle advice about a recommended action. It is followed by a subjunctive clause.

Example dialogue

Il faudrait que tu prennes un peu de repos.

You should get some rest.

Merci, je vais me reposer un peu.

Thanks, I'll get some rest.

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