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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baffer

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The English translation of the French verb baffer is “to slap” or “to smack.” The infinitive form, baffer, is pronounced as “bah-fay.”

The word baffer has its origins in the Old High German word “baf,” meaning “to beat” or “to strike.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has since evolved to refer specifically to slapping or smacking someone.

In everyday French, baffer is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense to express a possibility or hypothetical action. It is often used in a joking or informal manner.

Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Si tu me dis ça encore une fois, je te bafferais. (If you say that to me again, I would slap you.)
  2. J’hésite à baffer ce type qui n’arrête pas de parler. (I’m tempted to slap this guy who won’t stop talking.)
  3. Si elle était là, je la bafferais pour me venger. (If she were here, I would slap her to get revenge.)

English translations:

  1. If you say that to me again, I would slap you.
  2. I’m tempted to slap this guy who won’t stop talking.
  3. If she were here, I would slap her to get revenge.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bafferais Je bafferais mon frère. I would slap my brother.
tu bafferais Tu bafferais plus fort. You would slap harder.
il bafferait Il bafferait son ennemi. He would slap his enemy.
elle bafferait Elle bafferait son patron. She would slap her boss.
on bafferait On bafferait sans raison. One would slap for no reason.
nous bafferions Nous bafferions les moustiques. We would slap mosquitoes.
vous bafferiez Vous bafferiez les menteurs. You would slap liars.
ils bafferaient Ils bafferaient les tricheurs. They would slap cheaters.
elles bafferaient Elles bafferaient mon ex. They would slap my ex.

Other Conjugations for Baffer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baffer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baffer – 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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