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How do you say should in french?

"Should" in French can be translated in a few different ways depending on the context:

Formal:

* Devrait: This is the most common and general way to say "should." It's used in both written and spoken French.

Informal:

* Doit: This is a more direct and forceful way to say "should," often used in a more informal setting. It's closer to "must" in English.

Other options:

* Il faudrait: This is a more polite way to suggest something, and translates to "it would be necessary" or "it would be good to."

* Il serait bon de: This is another way to suggest something, meaning "it would be good to."

* Il vaudrait mieux: This translates to "it would be better to" and is used when suggesting a preferable course of action.

Example:

* You should study harder. (Formal) -> Tu devrais étudier plus.

* You should go to bed early. (Informal) -> Tu dois te coucher tôt.

* We should go to the cinema. (Polite suggestion) -> Il faudrait aller au cinéma.

The best translation will depend on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.

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