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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb asphyxier

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The English translation of the French verb asphyxier is “to suffocate” or “to asphyxiate.” It is pronounced as “as-feek-see-ay.”

The word asphyxier comes from the Latin term “asphyxia,” meaning “lack of pulse.” In French, it is most often used in its infinitive form or as an adjective (asphyxié) to describe a person who is unable to breathe due to choking or a lack of oxygen.

In everyday French, the Conditionnel Présent tense is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the present or future. In this tense, asphyxier would be conjugated as “j’asphyxierais” (I would suffocate), “tu asphyxierais” (you would suffocate), “il/elle/on asphyxierait” (he/she/one would suffocate), “nous asphyxierions” (we would suffocate), “vous asphyxieriez” (you would suffocate), and “ils/elles asphyxieraient” (they would suffocate).

Here are three simple examples of asphyxier in the Conditionnel Présent tense with their English translations:

  1. Si je mangeais trop vite, j’asphyxierais. (If I ate too quickly, I would suffocate.)
  2. Tu serais déjà mort si je n’étais pas arrivé à temps pour t’asphyxier. (You would be dead if I hadn’t arrived in time to suffocate you.)
  3. Si l’air était pollué, ils asphyxieraient en quelques minutes. (If the air was polluted, they would suffocate in a few minutes.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je asphyxierais Je m’asphyxierais avec un sac. I would suffocate with a bag.
tu asphyxierais Tu asphyxierais rapidement. You would suffocate quickly.
il asphyxierait Il asphyxierait la victime. He would suffocate the victim.
elle asphyxierait Elle asphyxierait sous l’eau. She would suffocate under water.
on asphyxierait On s’asphyxierait dans cet endroit. One would suffocate in this place.
nous asphyxierions Nous nous asphyxierions ensemble. We would suffocate together.
vous asphyxieriez Vous asphyxieriez avec du gaz. You would suffocate with gas.
ils asphyxieraient Ils asphyxieraient les insectes. They would suffocate the insects.
elles asphyxieraient Elles asphyxieraient par manque d’air. They would suffocate due to lack of air.

Other Conjugations for Asphyxier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb asphyxier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Asphyxier – 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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