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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb araser

Get the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) tense conjugation of araser. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb araser is “to erase” or “to level off.” It is pronounced as “ah-rah-zay” in the infinitive form.

The word araser comes from the Latin word “rasus,” meaning “to scrape or shave.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has been used to refer to the smoothing or leveling of surfaces ever since.

In everyday French, the verb araser is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a possibility or a doubt.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que tu arases la surface avant de peindre. (You have to level off the surface before painting.)
  2. Je doute qu’il puisse araser cette colline. (I doubt he can level off this hill.)
  3. Il est important que nous arasions toutes les inégalités dans notre société. (It is important that we erase all inequalities in our society.)

English translations:

  1. We need to level off the surface before painting.
  2. I doubt he can level off this hill.
  3. It is important that we erase all inequalities in our society.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je arase Il faut que je arase le papier. I must erase the paper.
tu arases Je préfère que tu arases lentement. I prefer you erase slowly.
il arase Il est possible qu’il arase la surface. It’s possible he erases the surface.
elle arase Elle veut que j’elle arase ses erreurs. She wants her to erase her mistakes.
on arase Il est important qu’on arase correctement. It’s important we erase correctly.
nous arasions Il est préférable que nous arasions toute la zone. It’s preferable we erase the entire area.
vous arasiez Il est nécessaire que vous arasiez tout. It’s necessary you erase everything.
ils arasent Il est essentiel qu’ils arasent ensemble. It’s essential they erase together.
elles arasent Il est crucial qu’elles arasent rapidement. It’s crucial they erase quickly.

Other Conjugations for Araser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb araser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Struggling with French verbs or the language in general? Why not use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!
   

Get a FREE Download Study Sheet of this Conjugation 🔥

Simply right click the image below, click “save image” and get your free reference for the araser Subjonctif Présent tense conjugation!

Araser – 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.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb araser. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply