Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Introduction to the verb allaiter
The English translation of the French verb allaiter is “to breastfeed.” It is pronounced “ah-lay-tay.”
The verb allaiter comes from the Old French word “alaitier,” which is derived from the Latin word “alere” meaning “to nourish.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express uncertainty or a subjective opinion.
Examples:
- Il est important que j’allaites mon bébé exclusivement pendant les premiers mois. (It is important that I breastfeed my baby exclusively during the first few months.)
- Je préfère que tu allaites ton bébé plutôt que de lui donner du lait maternisé. (I prefer that you breastfeed your baby rather than giving him formula milk.)
- Il est essentiel que les mères allaitent leurs bébés pour leur offrir les meilleurs nutriments. (It is essential that mothers breastfeed their babies to provide them with the best nutrients.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of allaiter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | allaite | Il faut que je l’allaite. | I must breastfeed her. |
tu | allaites | Elle préfère que tu l’allaites. | She prefers you breastfeed her. |
il | allaite | Je veux qu’il l’allaite. | I want him to breastfeed her. |
elle | allaite | Elle aimerait qu’elle l’allaite. | She would like to breastfeed her. |
on | allaite | Il est important qu’on l’allaite. | It’s important we breastfeed her. |
nous | allaitons | Je souhaite que nous l’allaitons. | I wish for us to breastfeed her. |
vous | allaitiez | Il est nécessaire que vous l’allaitiez. | It’s necessary for you to breastfeed her. |
ils | allaitent | Je suis contente qu’ils l’allaitent. | I’m glad they breastfeed her. |
elles | allaitent | Elle est heureuse qu’elles l’allaitent. | She’s happy they breastfeed her. |
Other Conjugations for Allaiter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
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Allaiter – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
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