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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb biffer

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The English translation of the French verb biffer is “to cross out” or “to strike out.”

The infinitive form of biffer is pronounced as “bee-fay.”

The word biffer is derived from the Latin word “bifare,” meaning “to make a double line” or “to cross out.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and was originally used in the context of drawing lines or making marks on parchment or paper. In modern French, it is primarily used in written language to indicate the act of crossing out a word or phrase.

In the Conditionnel Présent tense, biffer is conjugated as follows:

  • je bifferais (I would cross out)
  • tu bifferais (you would cross out)
  • il/elle/on bifferait (he/she/one would cross out)
  • nous bifferions (we would cross out)
  • vous bifferiez (you would cross out)
  • ils/elles bifferaient (they would cross out)

Examples:

  1. Si j’avais fait une erreur, je bifferais le mot et je le corrigerais. (If I had made a mistake, I would cross out the word and correct it.)
  2. Tu bifferais tous les mots qui ne sont pas nécessaires. (You would cross out all the words that are not necessary.)
  3. Il bifferait les passages les plus critiques du rapport. (He would cross out the most critical passages of the report.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bifferais Je bifferais cette tâche de ma liste. I would cross out this task from my list.
tu bifferais Tu bifferais ce mot inapproprié. You would cross out this inappropriate word.
il bifferait Il bifferait les noms de famille. He would cross out the last names.
elle bifferait Elle bifferait la phrase mal écrite. She would cross out the poorly written sentence.
on bifferait On bifferait les informations personnelles. One would cross out the personal information.
nous bifferions Nous bifferions les erreurs. We would cross out the mistakes.
vous bifferiez Vous bifferiez les articles inutiles. You would cross out the unnecessary articles.
ils bifferaient Ils bifferaient les tâches accomplies. They would cross out the completed tasks.
elles bifferaient Elles bifferaient les mots compliqués. They would cross out the complicated words.

Other Conjugations for Biffer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb biffer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biffer – 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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