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How to say “I'm in the mood for ...” in French
Describe something you feel like doing or having now.
J'ai envie de …
I'm in the mood for …
The expression can introduce a meal, drink, or activity, depending on the language.
Use it in three situations
Choosing food
J'ai envie d'un café.
I'm in the mood for coffee.
Making an evening plan
J'ai envie de faire une promenade.
I'm in the mood for a walk.
Suggesting a break
J'ai envie de quelque chose de sucré.
I'm in the mood for something sweet.
What to watch for
This is a current wish, rather than a permanent personality description.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine expressing preferences. Say this in French: I'm in the mood for a walk.
Reveal a sample reply
J'ai envie de faire une promenade.
I'm in the mood for a walk.
Build a useful exchange
Explain what you would enjoy and make a joint choice.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking French
Use vous with strangers, staff, and people you address formally; use tu when that relationship is established. Je voudrais and pourriez-vous can make a request considerate. The most appropriate choice depends on the person and the situation.
Keep accents and apostrophes. A familiar spoken expression may differ from its literal English translation. Read the complete line, including the pronoun and the words that connect the request.
