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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb abaisser

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The English translation of the French verb “abaisser” is “to lower” or “to reduce.” The infinitive form of “abaisser” is pronounced as “ah-beh-seh.”

The verb “abaisser” in French is derived from the Old French word “abaissier,” which is a combination of the prefix “a-” (indicating a downward movement) and the verb “baissier” (meaning “to lower”). In everyday French, “abaisser” is commonly used in the Conditionnel Présent tense to express hypothetical or uncertain actions. This tense is generally used to convey actions that would occur under certain conditions or to express hypothetical outcomes.

Here are three simple examples of “abaisser” used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Si j’étais plus grand, j’abaisserais le tableau.
    (If I were taller, I would lower the painting.)

  2. Nous abaisserions les prix si nous avions plus de clients.
    (We would lower the prices if we had more customers.)

  3. Est-ce que tu abaisserais tes exigences si tu n’avais pas d’autres options ?
    (Would you lower your requirements if you didn’t have any other options?)

Table of the Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of abaisser

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je abaisserais J’ abaisserais la fenêtre. I would lower the window.
tu abaisserais Tu abaisserais le volume. You would lower the volume.
il abaisserait Il abaisserait le drapeau. He would lower the flag.
elle abaisserait Elle abaisserait le pont-levis. She would lower the drawbridge.
on abaisserait On abaisserait les prix. One would lower the prices.
nous abaisserions Nous abaisserions nos attentes. We would lower our expectations.
vous abaisseriez Vous abaisseriez la température. You would lower the temperature.
ils abaisseraient Ils abaisseraient la voile. They would lower the sail.
elles abaisseraient Elles abaisseraient le rideau. They would lower the curtain.

Other Conjugations for Abaisser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser (this article)

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

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

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

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser

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

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abaisser

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Abaisser – About the French Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense

The French “Conditionnel Présent” tense, often called the present conditional tense in English, is used to express actions or events that are considered hypothetical, possible, or uncertain in the present or future. It’s the equivalent of “would” or “could” in English.

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

Formation

To form the Conditionnel Présent tense for regular verbs, you take the infinitive form of the verb and add the appropriate endings. For example, using the verb “parler” (to speak): 
Je parlerais (I would speak) 
Tu parlerais (You would speak)
Il/elle/on parlerait (He/she/one would speak)
Nous parlerions (We would speak) 
Vous parleriez (You would speak)
Ils/elles parleraient (They would speak) 

Note – For irregular verbs, the stem might change, so you need to memorize the conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Expressing Polite Requests

The Conditionnel Présent is often used to make polite requests or suggestions. Instead of using the imperative, which can be more direct, the conditional is softer and more courteous. For example: “Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît” (I would like a coffee, please). 

Expressing Hypothetical Situations

It’s used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations. For instance, “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture” (If I had money, I would buy a new car). 

Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty

The conditional can convey doubt or uncertainty about something in the present or future. “Il serait peut-être en retard” (He might be late).

Interactions with Other Tenses

Present Tense

The Conditionnel Présent is often used with the present tense to express hypothetical or conditional statements. For example, “Si tu viens demain, nous irons au cinéma” (If you come tomorrow, we will go to the movies). 

Past Tense

The Conditionnel Présent can also be used with past tenses like the imparfait to indicate a past hypothetical action. For instance, “J’aurais aimé être là hier” (I would have liked to be there yesterday). 

Future Tense

The Conditionnel Présent can be combined with the future tense to indicate future actions that are dependent on certain conditions. For example, “Il viendrait si tu l’invitais” (He would come if you invited him). 

Conditional Perfect

If you want to express a hypothetical action in the past that didn’t happen, you can use the Conditionnel Présent with the past participle to form the conditional perfect. For example, “Il aurait fini son travail s’il n’était pas tombé malade” (He would have finished his work if he hadn’t gotten sick).

Summary

The Conditionnel Présent is a versatile tense in French, allowing speakers to discuss possibilities, hypothetical scenarios, and make polite requests. It’s essential to understand its usage patterns and how it interacts with other tenses to communicate effectively in various situations.

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