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faudrait
"Faudrait" is the conditional form of "il faut," meaning "would be necessary" or "should."
In a sentence
Il faudrait étudier davantage pour réussir l'examen.
It would be necessary to study more to pass the exam.
Expression of suggestion or necessity.
Que faudrait-il apporter pour le pique-nique ?
What would be necessary to bring for the picnic?
Interrogative use to inquire about necessity.
Il faudrait qu'il arrive avant huit heures.
It would be necessary for him to arrive before eight o'clock.
Subjunctive expression denoting a hypothetical necessity.
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