Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Introduction to the verb apprécier
The English translation of the French verb apprécier is “to appreciate” or “to value”. It is pronounced “ah-pray-see-ay”.
The word apprécier comes from the Latin word appretiare, meaning “to appraise” or “to estimate”. It entered the French language in the 15th century and has been in use ever since.
In everyday French, apprécier is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express an opinion, desire, or doubt. It is often used in conjunction with verbs like vouloir (to want) or espérer (to hope).
Examples:
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Je veux que tu apprécies mon cadeau.
Translation: I want you to appreciate my gift. -
Nous espérons que vous appréciiez votre séjour en France.
Translation: We hope that you are enjoying your stay in France. -
Il est important que tu apprécies tes études.
Translation: It is important that you value your studies.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of apprécier
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | apprécie | Il est important que j’apprécie. | It’s important I appreciate. |
tu | apprécies | Je préfère que tu apprécies. | I prefer you appreciate. |
il | apprécie | Elle veut qu’il apprécie. | She wants him to appreciate. |
elle | apprécie | Elle est contente que elle apprécie. | She is happy she appreciates. |
on | apprécie | Il est nécessaire qu’on apprécie. | It’s necessary we appreciate. |
nous | apprécions | Il est préférable que nous apprécions. | It’s preferable we appreciate. |
vous | appréciiez | Il est important que vous appréciiez. | It’s important you appreciate. |
ils | apprécient | Il est crucial qu’ils apprécient. | It’s crucial they appreciate. |
elles | apprécient | Il est essentiel qu’elles apprécient. | It’s essential they appreciate. |
Other Conjugations for Apprécier.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprécier
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Apprécier – 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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