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What is the French phrase veux que in English?

"Veux que" in French is a bit tricky to translate directly into English because it depends on the context. It literally means "wants that" but it's often used in a more idiomatic way.

Here are some possibilities depending on the context:

1. "Want to" or "Want someone to":

* "Veux que tu viennes?" - "Do you want to come?"

* "Je veux qu'elle parte." - "I want her to leave."

2. "Would like for":

* "Je veux que ça marche." - "I would like for it to work."

* "Il veut que tu sois heureux." - "He would like for you to be happy."

3. "That..." (followed by a verb):

* "Je veux que tu saches la vérité." - "I want you to know the truth."

* "Elle veut que tu partes." - "She wants you to leave."

4. "That... (followed by a noun):

* "Je veux que tu aies du succès." - "I want you to have success."

* "Il veut que tu aies un bon repas." - "He wants you to have a good meal."

To get the most accurate translation, you'll need to consider the full sentence and the context in which it is used.

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