Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Introduction to the verb baisser
The English translation of the French verb baisser is “to lower” or “to decrease.” The infinitive form, baisser, is pronounced as “bay-say.”
The word baisser comes from the Old French word “bais,” meaning to touch or kiss, and the suffix “-ier,” indicating the action of a verb. It first appeared in the French language in the 12th century.
In everyday French, the verb baisser is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a possible or desired action, often related to lowering or decreasing something. This tense is also used to express emotions, doubts, and uncertainty.
Here are three simple examples of baisser used in the Subjonctif Présent tense with their English translations:
- Nous voulons que tu baisse la musique. (We want you to turn down the music.)
- Il est important que tu baisse les prix pour attirer plus de clients. (It is important that you lower the prices to attract more customers.)
- J’aimerais que tu baisse ton ton quand tu parles avec moi. (I would like you to lower your tone when you speak to me.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of baisser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | baisse | Il faut que je baisse le volume. | I must turn down the volume. |
tu | baisses | Je préfère que tu baisses les prix. | I prefer you lower the prices. |
il | baisse | Il est possible qu’il baisse les bras. | It’s possible he gives up. |
elle | baisse | Elle veut que j’elle baisse les yeux. | She wants her to look down. |
on | baisse | Il est important qu’on baisse la température. | It’s important we lower the temperature. |
nous | baissions | Il est préférable que nous baissions nos attentes. | It’s preferable we lower our expectations. |
vous | baissiez | Il est nécessaire que vous baissiez les armes. | It’s necessary you lower your weapons. |
ils | baissent | Il est essentiel qu’ils baissent la tête. | It’s essential they lower their heads. |
elles | baissent | Il est crucial qu’elles baissent les prix. | It’s crucial they lower the prices. |
Other Conjugations for Baisser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisser
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Baisser – 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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