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

Introduction to the verb chambarder

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The English translation of the French verb chambarder is “to cause chaos” or “to make a mess”. It is pronounced “shahm-bahr-deh”.

Chambarder comes from the Old French word “chambard” which means “noise” or “commotion”. Its root “chambre” means “room”, so the original meaning of chambarder was to make noise or disturbance in a room. In everyday French, it is often used to describe someone causing chaos or trouble.

Conditionnel Présent is a verb tense used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the present. Chambarder is often used in this tense to describe a possible chaotic situation.

Examples:

  1. Si tu chambardais la maison, tes parents seraient très en colère. (If you made a mess of the house, your parents would be very angry.)
  2. Il y aurait un grand désordre si les enfants chambardaient dans la salle de classe. (There would be a big mess if the children caused chaos in the classroom.)
  3. Si nous chambardions la soirée, nos invités ne reviendraient plus. (If we ruined the party, our guests would not come back.)

In these examples, chambarder is used to describe a potential chaotic situation that has not yet happened. It is often used in a warning or hypothetical scenario.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chambarderais Je chambarderais ma chambre. I would mess up my room.
tu chambarderais Tu chambarderais le salon. You would mess up the living room.
il chambarderait Il chambarderait la cuisine. He would mess up the kitchen.
elle chambarderait Elle chambarderait le bureau. She would mess up the office.
on chambarderait On chambarderait la salle de bain. One would mess up the bathroom.
nous chambarderions Nous chambarderions la maison. We would mess up the house.
vous chambarderiez Vous chambarderiez le jardin. You would mess up the garden.
ils chambarderaient Ils chambarderaient le garage. They would mess up the garage.
elles chambarderaient Elles chambarderaient le grenier. They would mess up the attic.

Other Conjugations for Chambarder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chambarder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chambarder – 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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