Futur simple Vs conditionnel present
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Futur simple Vs conditionnel present
The tip says to decide between je form for future simple and conditionnel present for pouvoir by comparing 'i will have to' with 'i could'. I thought 'i will have to' is 'je devrais' and future simple for pouvoir would translate to 'i will be able to'
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate pouvoir in the conditional present in French = could (Le Conditionnel Présent)"
Asked 5 years ago
You are correct, Damien:
Je devrai ranger ma chambre. -- I will have to clean up my room.
Je pourrai ranger ma chambre. -- I will be able to clean up my room.
Je devrais ranger ma chambre. -- I should clean up my room.
Je pourrais ranger ma chambre. -- I would be able to clean up my room.
P.S.: Note the addidional "-s" in the conditional.
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