Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Introduction to the verb apostropher
The English translation of the French verb apostropher is “to address/to speak to in an abrupt or harsh manner”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “ah-poh-stroh-feh”.
The origin of the word apostropher comes from the Latin word “apostrophare” which means “to turn aside” or “to address”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the subjonctif présent tense when expressing a strong opinion or making a demand. It can also be used to express surprise or indignation towards someone.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense with their respective English translations:
- Je veux que tu m’apostrophes avec respect. (I want you to address me with respect.)
- Il faut qu’elle apostrophe le président pour lui demander des explications. (She must address the president to demand explanations from him.)
- Ils sont choqués que tu les aies apostrophés ainsi. (They are shocked that you addressed them in such a manner.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of apostropher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | apostrophe | Je doute qu’il m’apostrophe. | I doubt he will address me. |
tu | apostrophes | Je veux que tu m’apostrophes. | I want you to address me. |
il | apostrophe | Il est possible qu’il apostrophe. | It’s possible he will address. |
elle | apostrophe | Elle préfère qu’elle m’apostrophe. | She prefers she addresses me. |
on | apostrophe | Il est important qu’on m’apostrophe. | It’s important we are addressed. |
nous | apostrophions | Il est préférable que nous apostrophions. | It’s preferable we address. |
vous | apostrophiez | Il est nécessaire que vous apostrophiez. | It’s necessary you address. |
ils | apostrophent | Il est essentiel qu’ils apostrophent. | It’s essential they address. |
elles | apostrophent | Il est crucial qu’elles apostrophent. | It’s crucial they address. |
Other Conjugations for Apostropher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
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Apostropher – 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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