Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Introduction to the verb estiver
The English translation of the French verb estiver is “to be” or “to exist”. It is pronounced “es-tee-vay”.
The origin of the verb estiver can be traced back to the Latin word “stare” which means “to stand”. In modern French, it is mostly used as the auxiliary verb “être” in different tenses and moods.
In everyday French, estiver is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express doubt, possibility, or a subjective opinion.
Here are three simple examples of estiver used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, with their respective English translations:
- Il faut que je sois là à 18h, au cas où tu ne voudrais pas conduire. (I need to be there at 6pm, in case you don’t want to drive.)
- Je doute qu’il soit prêt à temps pour le spectacle. (I doubt he will be ready on time for the show.)
- Il est important que tu sois à l’heure pour ton entretien. (It’s important that you be on time for your interview.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of estiver
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | sois | Il faut que je sois en bonne santé. | I must be in good health. |
tu | sois | Je souhaite que tu sois heureux. | I wish for you to be happy. |
il | soit | Il est important qu’il soit prêt. | It’s important he is ready. |
elle | soit | Elle veut que j’elle soit forte. | She wants her to be strong. |
on | soit | Il est nécessaire qu’on soit calme. | It’s necessary we are calm. |
nous | soyons | Il est préférable que nous soyons ensemble. | It’s preferable we are together. |
vous | soyez | Il est essentiel que vous soyez ponctuels. | It’s essential you are punctual. |
ils | soient | Il est crucial qu’ils soient polis. | It’s crucial they are polite. |
elles | soient | Il est important qu’elles soient organisées. | It’s important they are organized. |
Other Conjugations for Estiver.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
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Estiver – 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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