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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb croasser

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The English translation of the French verb croasser is “to croak.” The infinitive form is pronounced “kro-a-say.”

The origin of the word croasser can be traced back to the Old French verb “croaser,” which means “to croak” or “to make a hoarse sound.” It is derived from the Latin verb “croacere,” which has the same meaning.

In everyday French, croasser is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or possible action in the present or future. It is formed by using the conditional stem “croir-” and adding the appropriate endings, as follows:

  • Je croirais (I would croak)
  • Tu croirais (You would croak)
  • Il/Elle croirait (He/She would croak)
  • Nous croirions (We would croak)
  • Vous croiriez (You would croak)
  • Ils/Elles croiraient (They would croak)

Example 1: Si j’étais un corbeau, je croirais toute la journée. (If I were a crow, I would croak all day long.)
Example 2: Tu croirais que je suis un vrai corbeau si tu m’entendais croasser. (You would believe I’m a real crow if you heard me croaking.)
Example 3: Si nous avions un étang chez nous, les grenouilles croiraient toute la nuit. (If we had a pond at home, the frogs would croak all night long.)

In these examples, the verb croasser is used to describe the sound of a crow or frog, which is a hypothetical action in the present or future. The conditional tense is often used in French to express politeness, suggestion, or speculation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je croasserais Je croasserais avec les corbeaux. I would croak with the crows.
tu croasserais Tu croasserais sous la pluie. You would croak in the rain.
il croasserait Il croasserait dans la mare. He would croak in the pond.
elle croasserait Elle croasserait la nuit. She would croak at night.
on croasserait On croasserait en choeur. One would croak in unison.
nous croasserions Nous croasserions dans la forêt. We would croak in the forest.
vous croasseriez Vous croasseriez pour séduire. You would croak to seduce.
ils croasseraient Ils croasseraient pour communiquer. They would croak to communicate.
elles croasseraient Elles croasseraient avec les grenouilles. They would croak with the frogs.

Other Conjugations for Croasser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croasser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Croasser – 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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