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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb crachouiller

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The English translation of the French verb crachouiller is “to spit.” It is pronounced as “cra-shoo-yay.”

Crachouiller comes from the French word “crachat,” meaning “spit,” and the suffix “-ouiller,” which is used to form verbs with a repetitive or sporadic action. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of spitting, but it can also be used figuratively to describe speaking in a disrespectful or disdainful manner.

In the Conditionnel Présent tense, crachouiller can be translated as “would spit” or “would be spitting.” Some examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Si tu étais plus poli, tu ne crachouillerais pas sur les gens comme ça. (If you were more polite, you wouldn’t be spitting on people like that.)

  2. Il crachouillerait du feu s’ils lui demandaient de travailler un samedi. (He would spit fire if they asked him to work on a Saturday.)

  3. Nous crachouillerions sur les règles si nous avions plus de pouvoir. (We would spit on the rules if we had more power.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je crachouillerais Je crachouillerais dans l’eau. I would spit in the water.
tu crachouillerais Tu crachouillerais sur le sol. You would spit on the ground.
il crachouillerait Il crachouillerait tout le temps. He would constantly spit.
elle crachouillerait Elle crachouillerait des noyaux. She would spit out pits.
on crachouillerait On crachouillerait en marchant. One would spit while walking.
nous crachouillerions Nous crachouillerions sur la nourriture. We would spit on the food.
vous crachouilleriez Vous crachouilleriez sur les murs. You would spit on the walls.
ils crachouilleraient Ils crachouilleraient dans la poubelle. They would spit in the trash can.
elles crachouilleraient Elles crachouilleraient en rigolant. They would spit while laughing.

Other Conjugations for Crachouiller.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb crachouiller
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crachouiller – 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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