Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Introduction to the verb claquer
The English translation of the French verb claquer is “to clap” or “to slam.” It can also mean “to snap” or “to pop.”
The infinitive form of claquer is pronounced “klah-kay.”
The verb claquer comes from the Latin word “clamare,” meaning “to shout.” In everyday French, claquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, possibility, or uncertainty. It is often used when the speaker wants to indicate a desire for something to happen, but is unsure if it will actually occur.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense:
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J’aimerais que tu claques des doigts pour me montrer ton talent de magicien.
Translation: I would like you to snap your fingers to show me your magic skills. -
Il faut que nous claquions des mains pour montrer notre enthousiasme.
Translation: We need to clap our hands to show our enthusiasm. -
Je doute que le bébé puisse claquer des dents à son âge.
Translation: I doubt that the baby can snap his teeth at his age.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of claquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | claque | Il est important que je claque la porte. | It’s important I close the door. |
tu | claques | Je préfère que tu claques des doigts. | I prefer you snap your fingers. |
il | claque | Il est possible qu’il claque des dents. | It’s possible he clenches his teeth. |
elle | claque | Elle veut que j’elle claque la main. | She wants her to clap her hands. |
on | claque | Il est important qu’on claque en rythme. | It’s important we clap in rhythm. |
nous | claquions | Je préfère que nous claions la porte. | I prefer we close the door. |
vous | claquiez | Il est nécessaire que vous claquiez les mains. | It’s necessary you clap your hands. |
ils | claquent | Il est essentiel qu’ils claquent des portes. | It’s essential they slam doors. |
elles | claquent | Il est crucial qu’elles claquent la langue. | It’s crucial they click their tongue. |
Other Conjugations for Claquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claquer
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Claquer – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
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