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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bourrer

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The English translation of the French verb bourrer is “to stuff”, “to pack”, or “to cram”. It is pronounced as “boor-ray” in the infinitive form.

Bourrer comes from the Old French word “borer” which means “to pierce” or “to bore”. It evolved from the Latin word “burrus” which means “red” or “reddish brown”, referring to the color of the earth used to fill holes or cavities. In everyday French, bourrer is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express the action of stuffing or cramming something, either literally or figuratively.

  1. Il faut que tu bourres toutes les affaires dans ta valise pour qu’elle ferme. (You need to cram all your belongings in your suitcase so it can close.)

  2. Il faut que nous bourrions cette étagère avec des livres pour qu’elle soit bien remplie. (We need to stuff this shelf with books so it’s well-stocked.)

  3. Je doute qu’il bourre sa tête avec autant d’informations inutiles. (I doubt he stuffs his head with so much useless information.)

  4. It is necessary that you stuff all your belongings in your suitcase so that it can close.

  5. It is necessary that we cram this shelf with books so that it is well-stocked.

  6. I doubt that he stuffs his head with so much useless information.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bourre Je veux que je bourre ma valise. I want to stuff my suitcase.
tu bourres Je préfère que tu bourres. I prefer you stuff.
il bourre Il est possible qu’il bourre. It’s possible he stuffs.
elle bourre Elle veut que j’elle bourre. She wants her to stuff.
on bourre Il est important qu’on bourre. It’s important we stuff.
nous bourrions Il est préférable que nous bourrions. It’s preferable we stuff.
vous bourriez Il est nécessaire que vous bourriez. It’s necessary you stuff.
ils bourrent Il est essentiel qu’ils bourrent. It’s essential they stuff.
elles bourrent Il est crucial qu’elles bourrent. It’s crucial they stuff.

Other Conjugations for Bourrer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bourrer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bourrer – 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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