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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cochonner

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The English translation of the French verb cochonner is “to mess up” or “to make dirty”. It is pronounced “koh-shoh-nay” in the infinitive form.

Cochonner comes from the French word “cochon”, meaning pig, and its origin can be traced back to the Latin word “coctonem” which means “piglet”. In everyday French, cochonner is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire, a wish, or an uncertainty. It is often used in conjunction with the expressions “que” or “pour que” to indicate that the action of the verb is not certain or may not happen.

Examples:

  1. Il faut que tu ne cochonnes pas ta nouvelle robe avant la soirée. (It’s necessary that you don’t mess up your new dress before the party.)

  2. Je souhaite que tu ne cochonnes pas le salon avec tes amis ce soir. (I hope you don’t make a mess of the living room with your friends tonight.)

  3. Mon boss a demandé que je ne cochonne pas le rapport avec des erreurs. (My boss asked me not to mess up the report with mistakes.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cochonne Je ne pense pas qu’il cochonne. I don’t think he messes up.
tu cochonnes Il faut que tu ne cochonnes pas. You must not mess up.
il cochonne Il est possible qu’il cochonne. It’s possible he messes up.
elle cochonne Je veux qu’elle ne cochonne pas. I want her not to mess up.
on cochonne Il est important qu’on ne cochonne pas. It’s important we don’t mess up.
nous cochonnions Il est préférable que nous ne cochonnions pas. It’s preferable we don’t mess up.
vous cochonniez Il est nécessaire que vous ne cochonniez pas. It’s necessary you don’t mess up.
ils cochonnent Je ne crois pas qu’ils cochonnent. I don’t believe they mess up.
elles cochonnent Il est crucial qu’elles ne cochonnent pas. It’s crucial they don’t mess up.

Other Conjugations for Cochonner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cochonner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cochonner – 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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