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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb astiquer

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The English translation of the French verb astiquer is “to polish” or “to shine.” It is pronounced as “a-stee-kay.”

The word astiquer comes from the French word “tique,” which means “tick.” The verb came to be associated with the action of cleaning or polishing due to the meticulous and repetitive movements involved, similar to how a tick moves.

In everyday French, the verb astiquer is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which expresses a possibility or hypothetical situation. It is often used in the context of giving instructions or making requests in a polite manner.

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

  1. Je vous conseillerais d’astiquer les meubles avant l’arrivée des invités. (I would advise you to polish the furniture before the guests arrive.)

  2. Si tu voulais bien astiquer les vitres, la maison serait plus lumineuse. (If you could please shine the windows, the house would be more bright.)

  3. Il faudrait que nous astiquions les chaussures de sport avant de les ranger. (We should polish the sneakers before putting them away.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je astiquerais Je astiquerais la table. I would polish the table.
tu astiquerais Tu astiquerais la voiture. You would polish the car.
il astiquerait Il astiquerait les vitres. He would clean the windows.
elle astiquerait Elle astiquerait le plancher. She would scrub the floor.
on astiquerait On astiquerait les meubles. One would dust the furniture.
nous astiquerions Nous astiquerions la maison. We would clean the house.
vous astiqueriez Vous astiqueriez les objets. You would polish the objects.
ils astiqueraient Ils astiqueraient le miroir. They would polish the mirror.
elles astiqueraient Elles astiqueraient la vaisselle. They would wash the dishes.

Other Conjugations for Astiquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb astiquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Astiquer – 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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