Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Introduction to the verb adosser
The English translation of the French verb adosser is “to lean against” or “to prop up.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ah-doh-say.”
Adosser comes from the Old French word “ados” which means “side” or “flank.” It is most often used in every day French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express uncertainties, wishes, or feelings.
Three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Il faut que tu adosses ce tableau au mur. (It is necessary that you prop up this painting against the wall.)
- Je souhaite que vous adossiez votre position avec des arguments solides. (I wish that you support your position with strong arguments.)
- Nous préférons que les chaises soient adossées à la table pour plus d’espace. (We prefer that the chairs are leaned against the table for more space.)
In these examples, the verb adosser is used to express a desire or necessity in a hypothetical situation. The Subjonctif Présent tense is often used in conjunction with the verb “que” to introduce a subjunctive clause.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of adosser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | adosse | Je veux que je m’adosse. | I want to lean on something. |
tu | adosses | Il faut que tu t’adosses. | You have to lean on something. |
il | adosse | Il est possible qu’il s’adosse. | It’s possible he leans on something. |
elle | adosse | Elle préfère que je m’adosse. | She prefers me to lean on something. |
on | adosse | Il est important qu’on s’adosse. | It’s important we lean on something. |
nous | adossions | Il est préférable que nous adossions. | It’s preferable we lean on something. |
vous | adossiez | Il est nécessaire que vous adossiez. | It’s necessary you lean on something. |
ils | adossent | Il est essentiel qu’ils adossent. | It’s essential they lean on something. |
elles | adossent | Il est crucial qu’elles adossent. | It’s crucial they lean on something. |
Other Conjugations for Adosser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
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Adosser – 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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