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would have (auxiliary used to form the past conditional)
S'il avait su, il aurait refusé.
If he had known, he would have refused.
is said to have
reportedly did (used to report rumours or unconfirmed information)
Il aurait volé l'argent, d'après les voisins.
He is said to have stolen the money, according to the neighbors.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Aurait is the conditional present form of the verb avoir (to have).
It means “he/she/it would have” or, in expressions like il y aurait, “there would be.”
USAGE
It expresses hypothetical situations, uncertainty, or reported information.
"Il aurait faim." → He would be hungry
"On aurait pu y aller." → We could have gone there
"Il y aurait un problème." → There might be / would be a problem
It is also used in the conditional perfect (past hypothetical):
"Il aurait mangé." → He would have eaten
TRAPS
__Do not confuse aurait with:__
*aura* → future (he will have)
*avait* → imperfect (he had)
*aurai / aurez* → different future forms
__Remember:__
aurait = conditional (would have)
Also, in news or reports, aurait can express uncertainty:
Il aurait quitté le pays. → He is said to have left the country (not confirmed)