i would inform vs i will inform

Both phrases are correct, but they’re used in different contexts. "I would inform" is used to talk about a hypothetical situation or a polite request, while "I will inform" is used to express a definite intention or promise.

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i would inform

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about hypothetical situations or make polite requests.

Use "I would inform" when you want to talk about something that might happen in the future or to make a polite request. It is often used in conditional sentences or to show politeness.

Examples:

If I had the information, I would inform you.
I would inform the authorities if I were you.
I would inform him about the meeting if I see him.
I would inform you of any changes in the schedule.
I would inform the manager about the issue.

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I would inform our immediate supervisor at the secret service, who'd inform the head of the secret service and the White House press secretary, who'd inform the White House press corps.
I would avoid any action which might jeopardise my integrity and independence and I would inform the Court of Auditors of any attempt at corruption or any other action designed to influence my integrity,
I would inform the House that Amendments Nos 1 and 2 are inadmissible.
Before giving the floor to Mr van den Broek, I would inform the House that he unfortunately has to leave us after his speech for pressing reasons connected with the situation in Russia.
I would inform you that the EPP-ED Group has now withdrawn its motion for a resolution.
I would inform the House that Mr Crowley has endorsed the minority opinion which is set out in the explanatory statement.
I would inform the House that following the entry into force of the Amsterdam Treaty, certain legislative reports on the agenda for this part-session are affected by changes in procedure.
In order to assist matters, I would inform you that there are no grounds for the request for the waiver of Mr Berlusconi's parliamentary immunity, as he has not been a member of the European Parliament since 11 June 2001.
I told you I would inform you once I got the forensics results.
I would inform you that it was indeed a point of order, under Rule 145 on personal statements.
I would inform you that I have six minutes, but I will not use them all.
At the very beginning, I promised that I would inform you of my activities.
I would inform the House that motions for resolutions B4-0984/98 and B4-0986/98 have been withdrawn.
I would inform the House that I have received a motion for a resolution tabled pursuant to Rule 37(2).
And I would inform this House that it is already difficult enough for us to apply the regulations on minimum size in a credible way.
I would inform you that, in accordance with Rule 37(2) of the Rules of Procedure, I have received seven motions for resolution.
I went to Dafoe. I told him if he doesn't drop the suits, I would inform the Department of Agriculture that he'd planned the whole thing.
In this connection, I would inform you that, at the initiative of Italy, a convention on the universality of human rights and intercultural dialogue is to be held in March 2004 in Milan.
However, I can repeat the promise that if we manage to find a solution by tomorrow - which is my dream - then I would inform you immediately.
Madam President, I would inform the Commissioner that, along with several colleagues, I am convinced the EU has to demonstrate increased engagement in the South Caucasus.

Alternatives:

I might inform
I could inform
I should inform
I may inform
I will inform if necessary

i will inform

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a definite intention or promise to inform someone.

Use "I will inform" when you want to express a definite intention or promise to inform someone about something. It shows a strong commitment to providing information.