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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb entrelarder

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The English translation of the French verb entrelarder is “to baste.” The infinitive form is pronounced as ahn-truh-lahr-dey.

The word entrelarder comes from the Old French word “entre” meaning “between” and “larder” meaning “to lard.” It was initially used in cooking to refer to the practice of inserting strips of lard between the layers of meat to add flavor and moisture. Over time, the meaning of the verb expanded to include the act of basting or brushing a liquid or sauce over food while cooking to keep it moist and add flavor.

In everyday French, entrelarder is most often used in the Conditionnel Présent tense, which expresses a hypothetical or possible action. It is often used in recipes, cooking instructions, and conversations related to food preparation.

Here are three examples of entrelarder in the Conditionnel Présent tense with their English translations:

  1. Je vous conseillerais d’entrelarder le poulet avec du beurre avant de le mettre au four. (I would recommend basting the chicken with butter before putting it in the oven.)

  2. Si tu avais des herbes fraîches, tu pourrais les entrelarder avec la viande pour lui donner un goût délicieux. (If you had fresh herbs, you could baste them with the meat to give it a delicious flavor.)

  3. Nous entrelarderions le rôti avec un mélange de jus de citron, d’ail et d’herbes avant de le faire cuire. (We would baste the roast with a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking it.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je entrelarderais Je entrelarderais ma viande. I would baste my meat.
tu entrelarderais Tu entrelarderais mieux. You would baste better.
il entrelarderait Il entrelarderait sa volaille. He would baste his poultry.
elle entrelarderait Elle entrelarderait la dinde. She would baste the turkey.
on entrelarderait On entrelarderait en utilisant du beurre. One would baste using butter.
nous entrelarderions Nous entrelarderions notre plat. We would baste our dish.
vous entrelarderiez Vous entrelarderiez la viande. You would baste the meat.
ils entrelarderaient Ils entrelarderaient leur repas. They would baste their meal.
elles entrelarderaient Elles entrelarderaient le rôti. They would baste the roast.

Other Conjugations for Entrelarder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb entrelarder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Entrelarder – 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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