Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Introduction to the verb ajouter
The English translation of the French verb ajouter is “to add.” It is pronounced as “ah-zhooh-tay.”
The word ajouter comes from the Old French word “ajouster,” which is derived from the Latin word “adiūgere,” meaning “to join to.” In everyday French, ajouter is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express doubt, uncertainty, or a subjective opinion.
Three examples of ajouter in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Il faut que j’ajoute du sel à la soupe. (I need to add some salt to the soup.)
- Je doute qu’il ajoute de la crème à sa tarte. (I doubt he will add cream to his pie.)
- Elle préfère que tu ajoutes du sucre dans le café. (She prefers that you add sugar in the coffee.)
In these examples, ajouter is used to express a desired action or a possibility, rather than a definite fact. It is often used in conjunction with verbs such as “pouvoir,” “vouloir,” “douter,” or “préférer.”
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of ajouter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | ajoute | Il faut que je ajoute des ingrédients. | I must add ingredients. |
tu | ajoutes | Je préfère que tu ajoutes du sucre. | I prefer you add sugar. |
il | ajoute | Il est possible qu’il ajoute du lait. | It’s possible he adds milk. |
elle | ajoute | Elle veut que j’ajoute du sel. | She wants me to add salt. |
on | ajoute | Il est important qu’on ajoute du beurre. | It’s important we add butter. |
nous | ajoutions | Il est préférable que nous ajoutions des épices. | It’s preferable we add spices. |
vous | ajoutiez | Il est nécessaire que vous ajoutiez de l’eau. | It’s necessary you add water. |
ils | ajoutent | Il est essentiel qu’ils ajoutent du vinaigre. | It’s essential they add vinegar. |
elles | ajoutent | Il est crucial qu’elles ajoutent de l’huile. | It’s crucial they add oil. |
Other Conjugations for Ajouter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajouter
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Ajouter – 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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