Why was voudrais incorrect?

M. M.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why was voudrais incorrect?

On the quiz, I was given Je ________ un jouet! and put voudrais in the blank. It was marked incorrect and veux given as the correct answer. I though you could use either. Why was voudrais wrong?

This question relates to:French lesson "Je voudrais vs je veux to say that you want something in French"

Asked 5 years ago

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Melisa,

I suppose the exclamation mark makes it more of a demand than a wish, so 'veux' would be correct.

Hope this helps!

Like15 years ago

M. M.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hmm, I took the exclamation mark as a mark of excitement at possibly getting a new game.

Like05 years ago

Tricia L.A1Kwiziq community member

I had a similar quiz question, and the instructions said to translate the sentence, "I want a toy!" So veux would be correct in that instance.

Like05 years ago

M. M. asked:

Why was voudrais incorrect?

On the quiz, I was given Je ________ un jouet! and put voudrais in the blank. It was marked incorrect and veux given as the correct answer. I though you could use either. Why was voudrais wrong?

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