Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb apprêter

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The English translation of the French verb apprêter is “to prepare” or “to get ready.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ah-pruh-tey.”

Apprêter comes from the Old French word “aprester,” which means “to equip” or “to make ready.” It is derived from the Latin “apparare,” meaning “to prepare” or “to arrange.”

In everyday French, apprêter is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a possible or desired action. This tense is used to talk about hypothetical or uncertain situations.

Three simple examples of apprêter in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:

  1. J’espère que tu apprêtes un bon repas pour ce soir. (I hope you are preparing a good meal for tonight.)
  2. Il est important que nous apprêtions notre présentation avant la réunion. (It is important that we prepare our presentation before the meeting.)
  3. Je doute qu’elle apprête sa valise à temps pour le départ. (I doubt she is preparing her suitcase on time for the departure.)

In these examples, the Subjonctif Présent tense is used to express a possible or desired action (preparing a meal, a presentation, a suitcase) in the future. The subjunctive form of apprêter is apprête, apprêtions, and apprête. The verb is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun and tense used.

Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of apprêter

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je apprête Il est important que j’apprête mon sac. It’s important I pack my bag.
tu apprêtes Je souhaite que tu apprêtes la table. I hope you’ll set the table.
il apprête Il est possible qu’il apprête à manger. It’s possible he prepares food.
elle apprête Elle veut que j’elle apprête la chambre. She wants her to tidy up the room.
on apprête Il est nécessaire qu’on apprête une fête. It’s necessary we prepare a party.
nous apprêtions Il est préférable que nous apprêtions le dîner. It’s preferable we prepare dinner.
vous apprétiez Il est crucial que vous apprétiez pour la réunion. It’s crucial you get ready for the meeting.
ils apprêtent Il est essentiel qu’ils apprêtent la voiture. It’s essential they prepare the car.
elles apprêtent Il est important qu’elles apprêtent leurs valises. It’s important they pack their suitcases.

Other Conjugations for Apprêter.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter (this article)

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apprêter

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Apprêter – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense

The French Subjonctif Présent, often referred to simply as the “subjunctive mood,” is a verb tense used to express doubt, uncertainty, subjectivity, and emotions. It is not used to describe actions or facts that are considered certain or objective. Here, I will explain the Subjonctif Présent tense, its common everyday usage patterns, and how it interacts with other tenses in French.
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of the Subjonctif Présent

To form the Subjonctif Présent tense for regular verbs, you typically follow these rules

1. Start with the third-person plural (ils/elles) form of the present tense of the verb.
2. Remove the -ent ending.
3. Add the appropriate endings for each verb group:
   – For -er verbs: e, es, e, ions, iez, ent.
   – For -ir verbs: e, es, e, issions, issiez, issent.
   – For -re verbs: e, es, e, ions, iez, ent.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

1. Expressing Uncertainty and Doubt. The Subjonctif Présent is commonly used to express uncertainty, doubt, or subjective feelings. For example:
   – Je doute qu’il vienne. (I doubt he is coming.)
   – Il est possible que nous ayons des problèmes. (It is possible that we will have problems.)

2. Emotions and Desires. You use the subjunctive to express emotions, desires, hopes, and wishes.
   – Je veux que tu sois heureux. (I want you to be happy.)
   – J’aimerais que vous veniez à la fête. (I would like you to come to the party.)

3. Impersonal Expressions. Some impersonal expressions require the Subjonctif Présent, such as “il est important que” (it is important that), “il est nécessaire que” (it is necessary that), or “il faut que” (it is necessary that).
   – Il est nécessaire que nous partions. (It is necessary that we leave.)

4. Expressions of Possibility and Hypothesis. Subjunctive can be used to express possibilities and hypotheses:
   – Si j’étais riche, je voyagerais. (If I were rich, I would travel.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

The Subjonctif Présent can interact with other tenses in various ways:

1. Present Subjunctive with Present Indicative. Often, the Subjonctif Présent is used alongside the present indicative to express a contrast between certainty and uncertainty. For example:
   – Il est sûr que tu viens. (It’s certain that you are coming.)
   – Il est possible que tu viennes. (It’s possible that you are coming.)

2. Past Subjunctive with Past Indicative. The Subjonctif Passé is used in conjunction with past indicative tenses to express doubt, uncertainty, or emotion about past actions or events.
   – J’étais triste qu’il soit parti. (I was sad that he had left.)

3. Future Subjunctive with Future Indicative. The Subjonctif Futur can be used with future indicative tenses to express doubt or uncertainty about future actions.
   – J’espère qu’il viendra. (I hope he will come.)

4. Conditional and Subjunctive. The Subjonctif Présent is often used with the conditional mood to express hypothetical or unreal situations.
   – Si j’avais de l’argent, je voyagerais. (If I had money, I would travel.)

Summary

The Subjonctif Présent is a mood used to convey uncertainty, doubt, emotions, and desires. It interacts with other tenses in French to create a wide range of nuanced expressions in both everyday conversation and more complex contexts.

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