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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb brosser

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The English translation of the French verb brosser is “to brush.” It is pronounced as “bro-ser” with the “o” sound being nasalized.

The word brosser comes from the Latin word “bruscus,” meaning rough or prickly. In everyday French, it is most often used in the subjonctif présent tense, which expresses uncertainty, doubt, or subjectivity.

Examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Il faut que je brosse mes cheveux avant d’aller au travail. (I need to brush my hair before going to work.)
  2. Je préfère que tu brosses le chien plutôt que moi. (I prefer that you brush the dog rather than me.)
  3. Il est important que nous brossions nos dents au moins deux fois par jour. (It is important that we brush our teeth at least twice a day.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je brosse Il faut que je brosse mes dents. I need to brush my teeth.
tu brosses Je veux que tu brosses les chiens. I want you to brush the dogs.
il brosse Il est possible qu’il brosse ses cheveux. It’s possible he brushes his hair.
elle brosse Elle préfère que j’elle brosse les planchers. She prefers her to sweep the floors.
on brosse Il est important qu’on brosse nos vêtements. It’s important we brush our clothes.
nous brossions Il est préférable que nous brossions la voiture. It’s preferable we wash the car.
vous brossiez Il est nécessaire que vous brossiez les dents. It’s necessary you brush your teeth.
ils brossent Il est essentiel qu’ils brossent leurs cheveux. It’s essential they brush their hair.
elles brossent Il est crucial qu’elles brossent les planchers. It’s crucial they sweep the floors.

Other Conjugations for Brosser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brosser – 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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