The verb être in Le Conditionnel Présent uses the same irregular stem as in Le Futur Simple (Indicatif): ser-
Learn how to conjugate ÊTRE (to be) in Le Conditionnel Présent in French:
Si je pouvais, je serais astronaute.If I could, I would be an astronaut.
Serais-tu intéressé ?Would you be interested?
Il serait tellement en colère.He would be so angry.
Nous serions tellement heureux de vous voir !We would be so happy to see you!
Vous seriez surpris !You would be surprised!
Ils seraient tellement déçus.They would be so disappointed.
Here's how to form the Le Conditionnel Présent of être:
The je form has the same pronunciation as in Le Futur Simple (Indicatif). Look for the context : I will be vs I would be!
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