Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Introduction to the verb bâtonner
The English translation of the French verb bâtonner is “to beat” or “to strike with a stick.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bah-toe-nay.”
The word “bâtonner” comes from the French noun “bâton” which means “stick” or “rod.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is a mood used to express uncertainty, wish, or emotion. It is often used in formal or literary language.
Three simple examples of bâtonner in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Je veux que tu bâtonnes ces pâtes avant de les cuire. (I want you to beat these dough before cooking them.)
- Il faut que nous bâtonnions nos adversaires à ce jeu. (We must beat our opponents at this game.)
- J’aimerais que vous bâtonniez le tapis pour enlever la poussière. (I would like you to beat the rug to get rid of the dust.)
In these examples, bâtonner is used to express a desire or a necessity in a formal or commanding tone. The Subjonctif Présent tense is used to convey uncertainty or emotion in these sentences. The English translations also use the verb “to beat” to convey the same meaning.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of bâtonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
---|---|---|---|
je | bâtonne | Je doute que je bâtonne. | I doubt I beat. |
tu | bâtonnes | Je veux que tu bâtonnes. | I want you to beat. |
il | bâtonne | Il est possible qu’il bâtonne. | It’s possible he beats. |
elle | bâtonne | Elle exige que j’elle bâtonne. | She demands her to beat. |
on | bâtonne | Il faut qu’on bâtonne. | We must beat. |
nous | bâtonnions | Il est préférable que nous bâtonnions. | It’s preferable we beat. |
vous | bâtonniez | Il est nécessaire que vous bâtonniez. | It’s necessary you beat. |
ils | bâtonnent | Il est essentiel qu’ils bâtonnent. | It’s essential they beat. |
elles | bâtonnent | Il est crucial qu’elles bâtonnent. | It’s crucial they beat. |
Other Conjugations for Bâtonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bâtonner
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 bâtonner Subjonctif Présent tense conjugation!
Bâtonner – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
Summary
I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb bâtonner. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!