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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débouder

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The English translation of the French verb débouder is “to disconnect” or “to unplug.” It is pronounced “day-boo-day” in the infinitive form.

Débouder comes from the French word “bouder” which means “to sulk” or “to pout.” The prefix “dé-” indicates a reversal or undoing of the action. Therefore, “débouder” literally means to undo sulking or to disconnect from sulking.

In everyday French, débouder is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense to express a hypothetical or possible future action. It can also be used to give advice or make a suggestion in a polite manner.

Examples:

  1. Si tu déboudais un peu et que tu venais avec nous, nous pourrions passer un bon moment ensemble. (If you stopped sulking and came with us, we could have a good time together.)

  2. Je débouderais mon téléphone si j’étais toi, tu ne veux pas être dérangé pendant le dîner. (I would unplug my phone if I were you, you don’t want to be disturbed during dinner.)

  3. Débouderiez-vous la prise électrique avant de toucher les fils ? (Would you unplug the electrical outlet before touching the wires?)

Overall, débouder in the Conditionnel Présent tense is used to express a polite suggestion or advice, or to talk about a hypothetical situation in the future.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je débouderais Je débouderais mon téléphone. I would unplug my phone.
tu débouderais Tu débouderais la prise. You would unplug the socket.
il débouderait Il débouderait l’appareil. He would unplug the device.
elle débouderait Elle débouderait le câble. She would unplug the cable.
on débouderait On débouderait l’écran. One would unplug the screen.
nous débouderions Nous débouderions la télé. We would unplug the TV.
vous débouderiez Vous débouderiez l’ordinateur. You would unplug the computer.
ils débouderaient Ils débouderaient la machine. They would unplug the machine.
elles débouderaient Elles débouderaient le ventilateur. They would unplug the fan.

Other Conjugations for Débouder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débouder – 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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