Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb entre-manger

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The English translation of the French verb entre-manger is “to snack” or “to eat in between meals.” The infinitive form is pronounced as ahn-truh-mahn-zhay.

The word entre-manger is a compound verb made up of the prefix “entre,” meaning “between,” and the verb “manger,” meaning “to eat.” It is typically used in everyday French to describe the action of eating something between meals, often as a small snack or bite.

Examples in the Conditionnel Présent tense:

  1. Si j’avais faim, j’entre-mangerais une pomme. (If I were hungry, I would snack on an apple.)
  2. Nous entre-mangerions moins de sucreries si nous voulions perdre du poids. (We would snack on less sweets if we wanted to lose weight.)
  3. Tu entre-mangerais moins si tu prenais un bon petit-déjeuner chaque matin. (You would snack less if you had a good breakfast every morning.)

Table of the Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of entre-manger

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je entre-mangerais Je entre-mangerais du pain avec du fromage. I would eat bread with cheese.
tu entre-mangerais Tu entre-mangerais plus de légumes. You would eat more vegetables.
il entre-mangerait Il entre-mangerait avec appétit. He would eat with appetite.
elle entre-mangerait Elle entre-mangerait des fruits après le dîner. She would eat fruits after dinner.
on entre-mangerait On entre-mangerait de la viande si on avait faim. One would eat meat if one was hungry.
nous entre-mangerions Nous entre-mangerions tous ensemble. We would all eat together.
vous entre-mangeriez Vous entre-mangeriez des plats typiques. You would eat typical dishes.
ils entre-mangeraient Ils entre-mangeraient avant de partir. They would eat before leaving.
elles entre-mangeraient Elles entre-mangeraient des desserts différents chaque jour. They would eat different desserts every day.

Other Conjugations for Entre-Manger.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

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

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

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

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger (this article)

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entre-manger

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Entre-Manger – 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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