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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chiader

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The English translation of the French verb “chiader” is “to fuss over” or “to be meticulous.” It is pronounced “shee-ah-deh.”

The word “chiader” comes from the Latin word “care,” meaning “to take care of.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain future action.

Here are 3 simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Si j’avais plus de temps, je chiaderais mon travail. (If I had more time, I would fuss over my work.)

  2. Tu chiaderais ta tenue si tu allais à une fête importante. (You would be meticulous with your outfit if you were going to an important party.)

  3. Elle chiaderait la décoration si elle organisait un dîner chez elle. (She would fuss over the decoration if she were hosting a dinner at her place.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chiaderais Je chiaderais mon travail. I would work hard on my project.
tu chiaderais Tu chiaderais ta présentation. You would put effort into your presentation.
il chiaderait Il chiaderait pour réussir. He would work hard to succeed.
elle chiaderait Elle chiaderait ses vêtements. She would take good care of her clothes.
on chiaderait On chiaderait pour gagner. One would work hard to win.
nous chiaderions Nous chiaderions notre emploi du temps. We would carefully plan our schedule.
vous chiaderiez Vous chiaderiez votre projet. You would put effort into your project.
ils chiaderaient Ils chiaderaient pour le bien de l’équipe. They would work hard for the team’s benefit.
elles chiaderaient Elles chiaderaient pour leurs enfants. They would put effort into raising their children.

Other Conjugations for Chiader.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiader
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chiader – 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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