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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débarbouiller

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The English translation of the French verb débarbouiller is “to wash off” or “to clean off.” It is pronounced as [dey-bar-boo-yey].

Débarbouiller is a compound word that comes from the verb “barbouiller,” meaning “to smear” or “to mess up,” and the prefix “dé-” which indicates an undoing or reversal of the action. It is most commonly used in informal French, especially in spoken language, to refer to the act of cleaning or washing off dirt or stains from the face or hands.

In the Conditionnel Présent tense, débarbouiller is conjugated as follows:

  • Je débarbouillerais: I would wash off
  • Tu débarbouillerais: You would wash off
  • Il/Elle/On débarbouillerait: He/She/One would wash off
  • Nous débarbouillerions: We would wash off
  • Vous débarbouilleriez: You would wash off
  • Ils/Elles débarbouilleraient: They would wash off

Examples:

1) Si tu t’étais sali le visage, tu te débarbouillerais avant de sortir. (If you got your face dirty, you would wash it off before going out.)
2) Elle devrait débarbouiller les enfants avant de les mettre au lit. (She should clean the children’s faces before putting them to bed.)
3) Nous débarbouillerions nos mains après avoir travaillé dans le jardin. (We would wash our hands after working in the garden.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je débarbouillerais Je me débarbouillerais tous les jours. I would wash my face every day.
tu débarbouillerais Tu débarbouillerais ta chemise. You would scrub your shirt.
il débarbouillerait Il débarbouillerait les enfants. He would clean the children’s faces.
elle débarbouillerait Elle se débarbouillerait avant le dîner. She would wash up before dinner.
on débarbouillerait On débarbouillerait la table. One would clean the table.
nous débarbouillerions Nous débarbouillerions les assiettes. We would wash the plates.
vous débarbouilleriez Vous vous débarbouilleriez après avoir mangé. You would clean up after eating.
ils débarbouilleraient Ils débarbouilleraient les tasses. They would wash the cups.
elles débarbouilleraient Elles débarbouilleraient le bébé. They would clean the baby’s face.

Other Conjugations for Débarbouiller.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarbouiller
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débarbouiller – 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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