si j'étais toi, je

if I were you, I would

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phrase Rare #23,174
if I were you, I would Used to give advice or make a suggestion. The verb after “je” is usually in the conditional tense.
FR: Si j'étais toi, je lui parlerais franchement.
EN: If I were you, I would speak to him frankly.

Si j'étais toi, je dirais oui.

If I were you, I’d say yes.

Si j'étais toi, je partirais d'ici dès que possible.

If I were you, I would leave here as soon as possible.

— L'Agent secret (2025)

Si j'étais toi, je n'irais pas.

If I were you, I wouldn't go.

— Le Garçon et le Héron (2023)

Si j'étais toi, je lui donnerais un coup de main.

If I were you, I would give him a hand.

Si j'étais toi, je serais plus prudente.

If I were you, I'd be more careful.

Si j'étais toi, je ferais ça.

If I were you, I would do that.

Si j'étais toi, je partirais plus tôt.

If I were you, I would leave earlier.

Si j'étais toi, je ne l'achèterais pas.

If I were you, I wouldn’t buy it.

Si j'étais toi, je lui ferais confiance.

If I were you, I would trust him.

Si j'étais toi, je lui demanderais pardon.

If I were you, I would apologize to him.

Si j'étais toi, je rentrerais tout de suite.

If I were you, I’d go home right away.

Si j'étais toi, je ne lui parlerais plus.

If I were you, I wouldn’t talk to him anymore.

Si j'étais toi, je n'accepterais pas.

If I were you, I wouldn't accept it.

Si j'étais toi, je lui demanderais.

If I were you, I’d ask him.

Si j'étais toi, je resterais à l'écart de ça.

If I were you, I’d stay away from that.