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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bourreler

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The English translation of the French verb bourreler is “to stuff” or “to pad.” The infinitive form is pronounced “boor-uh-leh.”

The word bourreler comes from the Old French term “borre” which means “wool” or “stuffing.” It is most often used in the sense of filling or padding something.

In everyday French, bourreler is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire, wish, or suggestion. It is usually preceded by the conjunction “que.”

Example 1: Je souhaite que tu bourreles les coussins pour qu’ils soient plus confortables. (I wish for you to stuff the cushions so they are more comfortable.)

Example 2: Il est important que nous bourrelions les manteaux avant l’hiver. (It is important for us to pad the coats before winter.)

Example 3: J’aimerais que vous bourrelez le doudou de mon enfant avec de la lavande. (I would like for you to stuff my child’s stuffed animal with lavender.)

In these examples, the verb bourreler is used to express a desire or suggestion for someone to fill or pad something. The Subjonctif Présent tense is used because the action is not certain and is dependent on the subject’s willingness or ability to do it.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bourrele Il est important que je bourrele. It’s important I touch up.
tu bourreles Je préfère que tu bourreles. I prefer you touch up.
il bourrele Il est possible qu’il bourrele. It’s possible he touch up.
elle bourrele Elle veut que j’elle bourrele. She wants her to touch up.
on bourrele Il est nécessaire qu’on bourrele. It’s necessary we touch up.
nous bourrelions Il est préférable que nous bourrelions. It’s preferable we touch up.
vous bourreliez Il est nécessaire que vous bourreliez. It’s necessary you touch up.
ils bourrelent Il est essentiel qu’ils bourrelent. It’s essential they touch up.
elles bourrelent Il est crucial qu’elles bourrelent. It’s crucial they touch up.

Other Conjugations for Bourreler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bourreler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bourreler – 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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