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dirait-il

would he say

→ dire
phrase Rare #50,947
would he say An inverted form used to ask a question about what he would say. With an offer, it can mean “would it appeal to you?”
FR: Que dirait-il de cette idée ?
EN: What would he say about this idea?

Pourquoi dirait-il non ?

Why would he say no?

Un peu de vin te dirait-il ?

Would you like some wine?

Un peu de vin vous dirait-il ?

Would you like some wine?

Que dirait-il ?

What would he say?

— In the Mood for Love (2000)