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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb briquer

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The English translation of the French verb briquer is “to polish” or “to shine.” The infinitive form is pronounced “breek-ay.”

The language origin of briquer can be traced back to the Old French word “brique,” meaning “brick.” This evolved into the word “briqueur” which referred to a bricklayer or mason. Over time, the word came to mean “to polish” in the context of bricks or tiles, and eventually expanded to include any object that could be polished.

In everyday French, the verb briquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire or possibility. It is commonly used after verbs such as “vouloir” (to want), “aimer” (to like/love), and “pouvoir” (to be able to).

Example 1: Je veux que tu briques tes chaussures avant de sortir. (I want you to polish your shoes before going out.)
Example 2: J’aimerais qu’il brique la table avant le dîner. (I would like him to polish the table before dinner.)
Example 3: Il est possible que nous ne puissions pas briquer toutes les fenêtres aujourd’hui. (It’s possible that we won’t be able to polish all the windows today.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je briques Il est important que je briques. It’s important I clean.
tu briques Je veux que tu briques. I want you to clean.
il brique Il est possible qu’il brique. It’s possible he cleans.
elle brique Elle veut qu’elle brique. She wants her to clean.
on brique Il est nécessaire qu’on brique. It’s necessary we clean.
nous briquions Il est nécessaire que nous briquions. It’s necessary we clean.
vous briquiez Il est important que vous briquiez. It’s important you clean.
ils brique Il est essentiel qu’ils brique. It’s essential they clean.
elles brique Il est crucial qu’elles brique. It’s crucial they clean.

Other Conjugations for Briquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb briquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Briquer – 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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