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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb broder

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The English translation of the French verb broder is “to embroider.” It is pronounced as “broh-day” in the infinitive form.

The word “broder” comes from the Old French verb “brodier,” which means “to embroider.” It is derived from the Latin word “brodium,” which means “embroidery” or “ornament.” In everyday French, “broder” is most often used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of embroidering or an embroidery piece.

In the Conditionnel Présent tense, “broder” is used to express a possibility, an uncertainty, or a hypothetical situation. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with their respective translations:

  1. Si j’avais plus de temps, je broderais un coussin pour ma mère. (If I had more time, I would embroider a cushion for my mother.)
  2. Tu broderais une fleur sur ce sac à main, ça serait magnifique. (You could embroider a flower on this handbag, it would be beautiful.)
  3. Nous broderions des initiales sur les mouchoirs en dentelle pour les invités à notre mariage. (We could embroider initials on the lace handkerchiefs for the guests at our wedding.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je broderais Je broderais un cadeau. I would embroider a gift.
tu broderais Tu broderais plus vite. You would embroider faster.
il broderait Il broderait des fleurs. He would embroider flowers.
elle broderait Elle broderait une robe. She would embroider a dress.
on broderait On broderait ensemble. One would embroider together.
nous broderions Nous broderions un tableau. We would embroider a painting.
vous broderiez Vous broderiez un motif. You would embroider a pattern.
ils broderaient Ils broderaient un drapeau. They would embroider a flag.
elles broderaient Elles broderaient un coussin. They would embroider a pillow.

Other Conjugations for Broder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb broder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Broder – 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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