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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb braiser

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The English translation of the French verb braiser is “to braise.” The infinitive form “braiser” is pronounced as “brah-zay.”

The word “braiser” comes from the Old High German word “breisan” meaning “to burn,” which later became the French word “braiser” meaning “to roast or cook over hot coals.” It is most often used in French cuisine to describe a cooking method in which food is first seared at a high temperature and then cooked slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

In the Subjonctif Présent (present subjunctive) tense, “braiser” is used to express a desire, doubt, or possibility in a subordinate clause. It is often preceded by the conjunction “que” and followed by the subjective pronoun “je,” “tu,” “il/elle,” “nous,” “vous,” or “ils/elles.”

Examples in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que je braise les légumes avant de les mettre dans le potage. (It is necessary that I braise the vegetables before putting them in the soup.)
  2. Je doute que tu saches braiser une viande aussi tendre que ma grand-mère. (I doubt that you know how to braise meat as tender as my grandmother’s.)
  3. Il est possible que nous braisions le poulet à feu doux pour qu’il reste juteux. (It is possible that we braise the chicken on low heat so that it stays juicy.)

English translations:

  1. It is necessary that I braise the vegetables before putting them in the soup.
  2. I doubt that you know how to braise meat as tender as my grandmother’s.
  3. It is possible that we braise the chicken on low heat so that it stays juicy.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je braise Il est possible que je braise la viande. It’s possible I braise the meat.
tu braises Je veux que tu braises les légumes. I want you to braise the vegetables.
il braise Il est important qu’il braise le poulet. It’s important he braises the chicken.
elle braise Elle préfère que j’braise le boeuf. She prefers I braise the beef.
on braise Il est nécessaire qu’on braise le poisson. It’s necessary we braise the fish.
nous braisions Il est essentiel que nous braisions la viande. It’s essential we braise the meat.
vous braisiez Il est préférable que vous braisiez les légumes. It’s preferable you braise the vegetables.
ils braisent Il est crucial qu’ils braisent les plats. It’s crucial they braise the dishes.
elles braisent Il est important qu’elles braisent le porc. It’s important they braise the pork.

Other Conjugations for Braiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Braiser – 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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