j’aimerais
I should like to be very famous but to remain unknown.
Je voudrais être très célèbre mais rester inconnu.
But I should like to start as soon as possible.
Mais j’aimerais commencer dès que possible.
I should like to introduce to you the gentleman I spoke of the other day.
J’aimerais vous présenter le monsieur dont je vous ai parlé l’autre jour.
I should like to know who sold you the geese which you supplied to the Alpha.
J’aimerais savoir qui vous a vendu les oies que vous avez fournies à l’Alpha.
I should like to become a lady.
J'aimerais devenir une dame.
— The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
I should like to see the trees from which you picked these apples.
J’aimerais voir les arbres sur lesquels vous avez cueilli ces pommes.
I should like to live here all my life.
J’aimerais vivre ici toute ma vie.
I should like to go for a swim.
J'aimerais aller nager.
I should like to make a contribution.
J'aimerais apporter ma contribution.
— The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)