Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Introduction to the verb magouiller
The English translation of the French verb magouiller is “to scheme” or “to manipulate.” It is pronounced “mah-goo-yay.”
The origin of the word magouiller is uncertain, but it is believed to come from the word “magouille,” which means a shady or underhanded deal. It is most often used in colloquial French and has a negative connotation.
In everyday French, magouiller is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to convey doubt, uncertainty, or possibility. It is commonly used in conversations when discussing questionable or suspicious actions.
Three simple examples of magouiller in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Il est possible qu’il magouille pour obtenir le poste. (It is possible that he is scheming to get the job.)
- J’aimerais que tu ne magouilles pas avec mes affaires. (I would like you to not manipulate my things.)
- Il faut que nous trouvions un moyen de magouiller pour éviter la faillite. (We must find a way to scheme to avoid bankruptcy.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of magouiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | magouille | Je doute qu’il magouille. | I doubt he’s up to something. |
tu | magouilles | Je n’aime pas que tu magouilles. | I don’t like you scheming. |
il | magouille | Il est possible qu’il magouille. | It’s possible he’s scheming. |
elle | magouille | Elle veut que j’elle magouille. | She wants her to scheme. |
on | magouille | Il est important qu’on magouille. | It’s important we scheme. |
nous | magouillions | Je doute que nous magouillions. | I doubt we’re up to something. |
vous | magouilliez | Il est nécessaire que vous magouilliez. | It’s necessary you scheme. |
ils | magouillent | Il est essentiel qu’ils magouillent. | It’s essential they scheme. |
elles | magouillent | Il est crucial qu’elles magouillent. | It’s crucial they scheme. |
Other Conjugations for Magouiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb magouiller
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Magouiller – 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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