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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb becquer

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The English translation of the French verb becquer is “to peck” or “to peck at” in the literal sense, or “to flirt” or “to make advances” in a figurative sense. The infinitive form of becquer is pronounced as “bek-ay”.

The origin of the word becquer can be traced back to the Latin word “beccus”, meaning “beak” or “bill”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a subjective or uncertain action. It is commonly used in expressions related to romantic relationships or courtship.

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

  1. Je souhaite que tu becques la personne que tu aimes. (I hope you flirt with the person you like.)
  2. Il faut qu’elle becque un peu plus avant de se déclarer. (She needs to make more advances before confessing her feelings.)
  3. Nous voulons que vous becquiez discrètement pour ne pas être remarqués. (We want you to flirt discreetly so as not to be noticed.)

English translations:

  1. I hope you flirt with the person you like.
  2. She needs to make more advances before confessing her feelings.
  3. We want you to flirt discreetly so as not to be noticed.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je becque Il faut que je becque. I must peck.
tu becques Je préfère que tu becques. I prefer you peck.
il becque Il est possible qu’il becque. It’s possible he pecks.
elle becque Elle veut que j’elle becque. She wants her to peck.
on becque Il est important qu’on becque. It’s important we peck.
nous becquions Il est préférable que nous becquions. It’s preferable we peck.
vous becquiez Il est nécessaire que vous becquiez. It’s necessary you peck.
ils becquent Il est essentiel qu’ils becquent. It’s essential they peck.
elles becquent Il est crucial qu’elles becquent. It’s crucial they peck.

Other Conjugations for Becquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb becquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Becquer – 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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