Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Introduction to the verb clarifier
The English translation of the French verb clarifier is “to clarify.” The infinitive form, clarifier, is pronounced klah-ree-fee-ay.
The word clarifier comes from the Latin word “clarus” meaning “clear” and the suffix “-ifier” which means “to make.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a doubt, uncertainty, or a subjective opinion.
Here are 3 simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense:
- Il faut que je clarifie les choses avec lui. (I need to clarify things with him.)
- Nous préférons que tu clarifies tes propos avant de les publier. (We prefer that you clarify your statements before publishing them.)
- Elle suggère que nous clarifiions les conditions de l’accord. (She suggests that we clarify the terms of the agreement.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of clarifier
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | clarifie | Il est important que je clarifie mes pensées. | It’s important that I clarify my thoughts. |
tu | clarifies | Je veux que tu clarifies ta position. | I want you to clarify your position. |
il | clarifie | Il est possible qu’il clarifie ses intentions. | It’s possible he clarifies his intentions. |
elle | clarifie | Elle souhaite que j’elle clarifie sa décision. | She wishes her to clarify her decision. |
on | clarifie | Il est nécessaire qu’on clarifie la situation. | It’s necessary we clarify the situation. |
nous | clarifions | Il est important que nous clarifions nos objectifs. | It’s important we clarify our goals. |
vous | clarifiez | Il est préférable que vous clarifiez vos doutes. | It’s preferable you clarify your doubts. |
ils | clarifient | Il est crucial qu’ils clarifient leurs motivations. | It’s crucial they clarify their motivations. |
elles | clarifient | Il est essentiel qu’elles clarifient leur point de vue. | It’s essential they clarify their point of view. |
Other Conjugations for Clarifier.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clarifier
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Clarifier – 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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