No. 9,845 in French

falloir

"Falloir" means "to be necessary."

In a sentence

Il faut étudier pour réussir.
It is necessary to study to succeed.
The impersonal verb 'falloir' is used here to indicate a necessity or obligation.
Il faut que je parte bientôt.
I need to leave soon.
'Falloir' followed by a subjunctive clause indicates personal necessity or responsibility.
Pour réussir, il faut de la patience.
To succeed, patience is required.
'Falloir' introduces a general requirement or necessity for a situation.

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