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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb détaler

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The English translation of the French verb détaler is “to run away” or “to flee”. It is pronounced as “deh-tah-lay” in its infinitive form.

The language origin of the word détaler can be traced back to the Old French word “detaler” which means “to jump, leap or run away”. It is derived from the Latin word “talus” which means “ankle” or “heel”.

In everyday French, détaler is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense. This tense is used to express a hypothetical or possible action in the present or future.

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

  1. Si je te surprenais en train de voler, tu détaler ais immédiatement. (If I caught you stealing, you would run away immediately.)

  2. J’aimerais que les chiens ne détaler aient pas à chaque fois que je passe devant le jardin. (I wish the dogs wouldn’t run away every time I walk past the garden.)

  3. Si nous avions peur, nous détaler ions loin d’ici. (If we were scared, we would run away from here.)

In these examples, détaler is used to express the idea of running away or fleeing in a hypothetical or possible situation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je détalerais Je détalerais si j’étais toi. I would run away if I were you.
tu détalerais Tu détalerais plus vite. You would run away faster.
il détalerait Il détalerait en cas d’urgence. He would run away in case of emergency.
elle détalerait Elle détalerait de peur. She would run away out of fear.
on détalerait On détalerait en cas de danger. One would run away in case of danger.
nous détalerions Nous détalerions tous ensemble. We would all run away together.
vous détaleriez Vous détaleriez devant un ours. You would run away from a bear.
ils détaleraient Ils détaleraient si c’était nécessaire. They would run away if it was necessary.
elles détaleraient Elles détaleraient en courant. They would run away by running.

Other Conjugations for Détaler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détaler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Détaler – 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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