French phrase

Il faudrait ~.

Meaning

It would be better to ___.

When to use it

Gives a mild recommendation to do something. Common in everyday speech among friends and colleagues.

Example dialogue

Il faudrait téléphoner à Sophie.

It would be better to call Sophie.

D'accord, je lui téléphone tout de suite.

Okay, I'll call her right away.

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