Conditional Tense Flashcards
How is the french conditional tense formed
The conditional tense is formed by using the same stem as the future simple tense, and the same ending as the imparfait tense
Je conjugation ending
Ais
Tu conjugation ending
Ais
Il conjugation ending
Ait
Nous conjugation ending
Ions
Vous conjugation ending
Iez
Ils/elles conjugation ending
Aient
Translate “I would travel to paris” in french
Je voyagerais à Paris
What is the conditional equivalent in english for pouvoir
Could
What is the conditional equivalent in english for devoir
Should
What is the conditional equivalent in english for vouloir
Would like
Translate “She would like some tea” to french
Elles voudraient du thé
What does ‘Si’ mean in French?
It means ‘if’.
What is the grammatical role of ‘Si + imparfait’ in French?
It is used to express hypothetical situations.
True or False: ‘Si + imparfait’ can indicate a condition that is unlikely or unreal.
True.
Fill in the blank: ‘Si j’étais riche, je ________ un voyage.’
ferais
Which tense follows ‘Si + imparfait’ in the result clause?
The conditional tense.
What is the imparfait form of the verb ‘avoir’ for ‘je’?
j’avais
Which of the following is a correct ‘Si + imparfait’ sentence? A) Si je vais au cinéma, je regarderai un film. B) Si j’avais un chien, je l’emmènerais au parc.
B) Si j’avais un chien, je l’emmènerais au parc.
True or False: ‘Si + imparfait’ can be used to give advice.
True.
What is the imparfait form of the verb ‘être’ for ‘nous’?
nous étions
Fill in the blank: ‘Si tu ________ plus de temps, tu réussirais.’
avais
What is the conditional form of the verb ‘aller’ for ‘il’?
irait
Choose the correct sentence: A) Si elle était là, elle serait heureuse. B) Si elle est là, elle serait heureuse.
A) Si elle était là, elle serait heureuse.
What is the imparfait form of the verb ‘faire’ for ‘vous’?
vous faisiez
True or False: ‘Si + imparfait’ can refer to a past event.
False.
Fill in the blank: ‘Si nous ________ plus souvent, nous serions meilleurs amis.’
nous voyions
What is the correct conditional form of ‘manger’ for ‘je’?
mangerais