Voudrais
Would like
Language note: Don't mix this with 'veux', which is less polite.
Context: You are politely expressing your desire for a coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Voudrais
[voo-DREH]
Would like
The conditional form used to express a wish or desire.
Je voudrais un café.
I would like a coffee.
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