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

Introduction to the verb apurer

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The English translation of the French verb apurer is “to clear” or “to settle.” The infinitive form is pronounced “a-pu-re” in French.

Apurer is derived from the Latin word “pūrāre,” meaning “to cleanse.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has since evolved to have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

In everyday French, apurer is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses doubt or uncertainty. It is often used in phrases such as “il faut que” or “il est nécessaire que.”

Example 1: Il faut que j’apure mes dettes avant de partir en vacances. (I need to clear my debts before going on vacation.)
Example 2: Il est nécessaire que tu apures cette situation avec ton patron. (It is necessary for you to settle this situation with your boss.)
Example 3: Les membres de la famille doivent apurer leurs différends pour être en paix. (The family members must clear their differences to be at peace.)

In these examples, the Subjonctif Présent tense is used to express the idea that the action of clearing or settling is uncertain or dependent on a condition. The verb apurer is often used in this tense to convey a sense of urgency or importance in the action being described.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je apure Je veux que je apure mes dettes. I want to pay off my debts.
tu apures Il est important que tu apures tes comptes. It’s important you settle your accounts.
il apure Il est nécessaire qu’il apure sa dette. It’s necessary he settles his debt.
elle apure Elle veut que j’apure mes dettes. She wants me to pay off my debts.
on apure Il est essentiel qu’on apure nos dettes. It’s essential we pay off our debts.
nous apurions Il est possible que nous apurions nos dettes. It’s possible we pay off our debts.
vous apuriez Il est préférable que vous apuriez vos comptes. It’s preferable you settle your accounts.
ils apurent Il est crucial qu’ils apurent leurs dettes. It’s crucial they pay off their debts.
elles apurent Il est important qu’elles apurent leurs comptes. It’s important they settle their accounts.

Other Conjugations for Apurer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Apurer – 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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