Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Introduction to the verb ouatiner
The English translation of the French verb ouatiner is “to line with wadding” or “to pad.” It is pronounced “wah-tee-nay” in its infinitive form.
Ouatiner comes from the French word “ouate,” which means “wadding” or “cotton wool,” and the suffix “-er,” which is used to form verbs.
In everyday French, ouatiner is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or possibility. It is also commonly used in conditional sentences.
Here are three examples of ouatiner in the Subjonctif Présent tense:
- Je souhaite que tu ouatines ce manteau avant de le porter. (I wish you would line this coat before wearing it.)
- Il est possible que nous ouatinions le coussin pour le rendre plus confortable. (It is possible that we pad the cushion to make it more comfortable.)
- Si tu ouatinais ce mur, il serait mieux isolé. (If you lined this wall, it would be better insulated.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of ouatiner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | ouatine | Il faut que je ouatine le pull. | I must fluff the sweater. |
tu | ouatines | Je préfère que tu ouatines. | I prefer you fluff. |
il | ouatine | Il est possible qu’il ouatine. | It’s possible he fluffs. |
elle | ouatine | Elle veut que j’elle ouatine. | She wants her to fluff. |
on | ouatine | Il est important qu’on ouatine. | It’s important we fluff. |
nous | ouatinions | Il est préférable que nous ouatinions. | It’s preferable we fluff. |
vous | ouatiniez | Il est nécessaire que vous ouatiniez. | It’s necessary you fluff. |
ils | ouatinent | Il est essentiel qu’ils ouatinent. | It’s essential they fluff. |
elles | ouatinent | Il est crucial qu’elles ouatinent. | It’s crucial they fluff. |
Other Conjugations for Ouatiner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ouatiner
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Ouatiner – 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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