Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

Introduction to the verb dégonfler

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The English translation of the French verb dégonfler is “to deflate” or “to let down.” It is pronounced as day-gon-flay.

Dégonfler comes from the prefix “dé-” which means “undo” or “remove,” and the verb “gonfler” which means “to inflate” or “to swell.” Together, dégonfler refers to the action of releasing air or pressure from something, causing it to decrease in size or volume.

In everyday French, dégonfler is often used in the Conditionnel Passé tense to express a past hypothetical action or event. This tense can indicate a regret, a wish, or a suggestion that could have happened in the past.

Example 1:
J’aurais dégonflé les pneus avant de partir.
Translation: I would have deflated the tires before leaving.
Explanation: This sentence expresses a regretful action that the speaker did not do in the past.

Example 2:
Tu aurais dégonflé le ballon si je te l’avais demandé.
Translation: You would have deflated the balloon if I had asked you.
Explanation: This sentence expresses a hypothetical action that the subject could have done in the past.

Example 3:
Il aurait dégonflé les prix pour attirer plus de clients.
Translation: He would have lowered the prices to attract more customers.
Explanation: This sentence expresses a suggestion or a possibility that could have happened in the past.

Overall, dégonfler in the Conditionnel Passé tense is a useful verb for expressing past hypothetical situations, whether it be a regret, a wish, or a suggestion.

Table of the Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of dégonfler

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je aurais dégonflé Si j’avais un vélo, je l’aurais dégonflé. If I had a bike, I would have deflated it.
tu aurais dégonflé Tu aurais dégonflé les pneus. You would have deflated the tires.
il aurait dégonflé Il aurait dégonflé le ballon. He would have deflated the ball.
elle aurait dégonflé Elle aurait dégonflé le matelas. She would have deflated the mattress.
on aurait dégonflé On aurait dégonflé le bateau. One would have deflated the boat.
nous aurions dégonflé Nous aurions dégonflé les ballons. We would have deflated the balloons.
vous auriez dégonflé Vous auriez dégonflé les pneus. You would have deflated the tires.
ils auraient dégonflé Ils auraient dégonflé les pneus. They would have deflated the tires.
elles auraient dégonflé Elles auraient dégonflé les pneus. They (female) would have deflated the tires.

Other Conjugations for Dégonfler.

    

    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler
     

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler  (this article)

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégonfler


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Dégonfler – About the French Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense

The French “Conditionnel Passé” is a compound tense used to express hypothetical or unreal actions in the past. It is formed by combining the conditional of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” and the past participle of the main verb.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation

Start with the conditional of the auxiliary verb: For most verbs, use “aurais” (for “avoir”) or “serais” (for “être”) as the conditional form. 

With “avoir”: j’aurais, tu aurais, il/elle/on aurait, nous aurions, vous auriez, ils/elles auraient. 
With “être”: je serais, tu serais, il/elle/on serait, nous serions, vous seriez, ils/elles seraient. 

Add the past participle of the main verb to this conditional form. 
For example, if you want to say “I would have done,” you would use “j’aurais fait.” If you want to say “She would have gone,” you would use “elle serait allée.”

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Expressing Unreal Past Scenarios

The Conditionnel Passé is often used to talk about actions that did not happen in the past, but you are speculating about what would have occurred if they had. It’s a way to discuss hypothetical situations in the past. 

Si j’avais su, je t’aurais aidé. (If I had known, I would have helped you.)
Il serait venu s’il avait eu le temps. (He would have come if he had had the time.) 

Polite Requests or Suggestions

It can be used to make polite requests or suggestions in the past. 

Pourriez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît ? (Could you have helped me, please?) 

Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty

It can convey doubt or uncertainty regarding past events.

Il aurait peut-être oublié notre rendez-vous. (He might have forgotten our appointment.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Conditional Present

You can use the Conditionnel Passé in combination with the conditional present to describe past actions that were hypothetical at the time they were spoken about. J’aurais aimé que tu m’appelles hier. (I would have liked you to call me yesterday.) 

Indicative Past Tenses

You might use the Conditionnel Passé alongside indicative past tenses like the passé composé to contrast hypothetical and real past events. Il est venu hier, mais s’il avait pu, il serait venu la semaine dernière. (He came yesterday, but if he could have, he would have come last week.) 

Conditional Future

In some cases, you can use the Conditionnel Passé in combination with the conditional future to discuss unreal past events that could have consequences in the future. Si j’avais réussi mon examen, j’aurais un meilleur travail. (If I had passed my exam, I would have a better job.)

Summary

In summary, the Conditionnel Passé is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions in the past. It is often used in conjunction with other tenses to convey various nuances in French, allowing speakers to discuss imaginary past scenarios, make polite requests, or express doubt about past events.

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