si j'étais vous, je

if I were you, I would…

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if I were you, I would… Used to introduce advice. Vous is the formal or plural form of “you.”
FR: Si j'étais vous, je prendrais un parapluie.
EN: If I were you, I’d take an umbrella.

Si j'étais vous, je serais plus prudent.

If I were you, I would be more careful.

Si j'étais vous, je ne ferais pas une telle chose.

If I were you, I wouldn't do such a thing.

Si j'étais vous, je suivrais son conseil.

If I were you, I would follow their advice.

Si j'étais vous, je ne ferais pas une chose si impolie.

If I were you, I wouldn't do something so rude.

Si j'étais vous, je l'aiderais.

If I were you, I would help him.

Si j'étais vous, je quitterais la ville au plus vite.

If I were you, I’d get out of the city as soon as possible.

— The Mask (1994)

Si j'étais vous, je lui demanderais pardon.

If I were you, I would apologize to him.

Si j'étais vous, je dirais oui.

If I were you, I would say yes.