Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Introduction to the verb napper
The English translation of the French verb napper is “to nap” or “to cover with a layer.” The infinitive form of napper is pronounced “nah-peh.”
The word napper has its origins in the Old French word “nappe,” meaning “cloth” or “tablecloth.” In everyday French, napper is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses a subjective or uncertain action.
Here are three examples of napper being used in the Subjonctif Présent tense with their English translations:
- Il faut que je nappe le gâteau de crème avant de le servir. (I must cover the cake with cream before serving it.)
- Je souhaite que tu nappes la table avec cette jolie nappe. (I wish for you to cover the table with this beautiful tablecloth.)
- Il est important que nous nappions notre toit d’une couche de protection. (It is important that we cover our roof with a layer of protection.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of napper
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | nappe | Il faut que je nappe la table. | I must cover the table. |
tu | nappes | Je préfère que tu nappes le gâteau. | I prefer you cover the cake. |
il | nappe | Il est possible qu’il nappe le lit. | It’s possible he covers the bed. |
elle | nappe | Elle veut que j’elle nappe le mur. | She wants her to cover the wall. |
on | nappe | Il est important qu’on nappe le sol. | It’s important we cover the floor. |
nous | nappions | Il est préférable que nous nappions la table. | It’s preferable we cover the table. |
vous | nappiez | Il est nécessaire que vous nappiez la maison. | It’s necessary you cover the house. |
ils | nappent | Il est essentiel qu’ils nappent le toit. | It’s essential they cover the roof. |
elles | nappent | Il est crucial qu’elles nappent le canapé. | It’s crucial they cover the couch. |
Other Conjugations for Napper.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb napper
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Napper – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
Summary
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