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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cocufier

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The English translation of the French verb cocufier is “to cuckold” or “to cheat on one’s spouse.” It is pronounced as “koh-koo-fee-ay.”

Cocufier comes from the word “cocu,” which means “cuckold.” It is derived from the Latin word “cocus,” meaning “cuckold.” This term was commonly used in the Middle Ages to describe a man whose wife had been unfaithful.

In everyday French, cocufier is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the present. It is often used to talk about a potential betrayal or infidelity.

Here are three examples of cocufier in the Conditionnel Présent tense with their English translations:

  1. Si tu me cocufiais, je ne te pardonnerais jamais. (If you were to cheat on me, I would never forgive you.)
  2. Je lui conseillerais de se méfier de son mari, il pourrait la cocufier. (I would advise her to be careful with her husband, he might cheat on her.)
  3. Ils se marieraient dans deux mois, mais je suis sûr qu’il va la cocufier avant. (They would get married in two months, but I’m sure he will cheat on her before.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cocufierais Je cocufierais ma femme. I would cheat on my wife.
tu cocufierais Tu cocufierais ton mari. You would cheat on your husband.
il cocufierait Il cocufierait sa copine. He would cheat on his girlfriend.
elle cocufierait Elle cocufierait son copain. She would cheat on her boyfriend.
on cocufierait On cocufierait en secret. One would cheat in secret.
nous cocufierions Nous cocufierions ensemble. We would cheat together.
vous cocufieriez Vous cocufieriez si vous étiez libre. You would cheat if you were free.
ils cocufieraient Ils cocufieraient à chaque fois. They would cheat every time.
elles cocufieraient Elles cocufieraient avec leurs amants. They would cheat with their lovers.

Other Conjugations for Cocufier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocufier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cocufier – 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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