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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dénerver

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The English translation of dénerver is “to calm down/relax.” It is pronounced as “day-nair-vair.”

The language origin of dénerver is derived from the prefix “dé-” which means “to remove” and the word “nerf” which means “nerve.” In everyday French, dénerver is often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the present or future.

Here are 3 simple examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Si je pouvais me dénerver, je serais plus patient avec mes enfants. (If I could calm down, I would be more patient with my children.)

  2. Je pense que tu devrais te dénerver avant de parler à ton patron. (I think you should relax before talking to your boss.)

  3. Il faudrait qu’elle se dénerve un peu pour ne pas être stressée tout le temps. (She should relax a bit so she’s not stressed all the time.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dénerverais Je me dénerverais avant le match. I would calm down before the game.
tu dénerverais Tu dénerverais mieux. You would calm down better.
il dénerverait Il dénerverait le chien. He would calm the dog down.
elle dénerverait Elle dénerverait la situation. She would calm down the situation.
on dénerverait On dénerverait après le travail. One would calm down after work.
nous dénerverions Nous dénerverions avant l’examen. We would calm down before the exam.
vous dénerveriez Vous dénerveriez avec de la musique. You would calm down with music.
ils dénerveraient Ils dénerveraient en méditant. They would calm down by meditating.
elles dénerveraient Elles dénerveraient avec du thé. They would calm down with tea.

Other Conjugations for Dénerver.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dénerver
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dénerver – 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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