conditional

might {v} (indicator of conditional or possible actions)

saattaa in conditional mood

ought {v} (indicating likelihood or probability)

devoir(in conditional)

should {v} /ʃʊd/ (expressing obligation)

Conditional form of devoir [see devrait and other forms]

would {v} /wʊd/ (indicating an action or state that is conditional on another)

Use the conditional tense

would {v} (indicating a possible (but not definite) future action or state)

Use the conditional tense; We sat on the bench, wondering if the bus would be late this time. - Nous étions assis sur le banc, nous demandant si l'autobus serait en retard cette fois.

would {v} (indicating an action in the past that was planned or intended)

Use the conditional tense; The waiter said he would be right back. - Le garçon a dit qu'il reviendrait tout de suite.