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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cristalliser

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The English translation of the French verb cristalliser is “to crystallize.” It is pronounced “kree-stah-lee-zay.”

The word cristalliser comes from the Latin word “crystallum,” meaning crystal. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the process of forming crystals, or to describe something becoming clear or defined.

In the Conditionnel Présent tense, cristalliser is used to express a hypothetical or possible situation in the present or future. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Si nous avions mis la solution au congélateur, elle se cristalliserait. (If we had put the solution in the freezer, it would crystallize.)

  2. Je ne sais pas si le projet sera accepté, mais s’il l’est, il cristalliserait mes ambitions professionnelles. (I don’t know if the project will be accepted, but if it is, it would crystallize my professional ambitions.)

  3. Si tu étais plus organisé, tu cristalliserais mieux tes idées et tu saurais par où commencer. (If you were more organized, you would better crystallize your ideas and know where to start.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cristalliserais Je cristalliserais cette solution. I would crystallize this solution.
tu cristalliserais Tu cristalliserais ces idées. You would crystallize these ideas.
il cristalliserait Il cristalliserait ces matériaux. He would crystallize these materials.
elle cristalliserait Elle cristalliserait ses pensées. She would crystallize her thoughts.
on cristalliserait On cristalliserait l’eau. One would crystallize the water.
nous cristalliserions Nous cristalliserions nos valeurs. We would crystallize our values.
vous cristalliseriez Vous cristalliseriez ce produit. You would crystallize this product.
ils cristalliseraient Ils cristalliseraient leur amour. They would crystallize their love.
elles cristalliseraient Elles cristalliseraient leurs opinions. They would crystallize their opinions.

Other Conjugations for Cristalliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cristalliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cristalliser – 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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