Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Introduction to the verb adopter
The English translation of the French verb adopter is “to adopt.” It is pronounced “a-dop-te” in its infinitive form.
The word adopter comes from the Latin word “adoptare,” which means “to choose as one’s own.” It entered the French language in the 15th century.
In everyday French, adopter is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire, a wish, or a possibility. It is often used after certain conjunctions such as “pour que” (so that), “bien que” (although), “avant que” (before), and “à moins que” (unless).
Examples:
- Il faut que j’adopte un chien. (I need to adopt a dog.)
- Je souhaite que nous adoptions un mode de vie plus écologique. (I wish for us to adopt a more ecological lifestyle.)
- Nous irons à la plage avant que tu n’adoptes cette nouvelle attitude. (We will go to the beach before you adopt this new attitude.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of adopter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | adopte | Je veux que je l’adopte avec moi. | I want to adopt it with me. |
tu | adoptes | Je suis contente que tu l’adoptes. | I’m happy you adopt it. |
il | adopte | Il est nécessaire qu’il l’adopte. | It’s necessary he adopts it. |
elle | adopte | Elle préfère qu’elle l’adopte. | She prefers she adopts it. |
on | adopte | Il est important qu’on l’adopte. | It’s important we adopt it. |
nous | adoptons | Il est essentiel que nous l’adoptions. | It’s essential we adopt it. |
vous | adoptiez | Il est préférable que vous l’adoptiez. | It’s preferable you adopt it. |
ils | adoptent | Il est crucial qu’ils l’adoptent. | It’s crucial they adopt it. |
elles | adoptent | Il est possible qu’elles l’adoptent. | It’s possible they adopt it. |
Other Conjugations for Adopter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adopter
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Adopter – 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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