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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb compacter

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The English translation of the French verb compacter is “to compact” or “to compress.” It is pronounced as “kom-pak-tey” in the infinitive form.

The language origin of the word “compacter” can be traced back to the Latin word “compingere,” which means “to compress or to join together.” In every day French, compacter is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a subjective or uncertain action or opinion.

Example 1: Il faut que je compacte mes vêtements pour faire rentrer tout dans ma valise. (I have to compact my clothes to fit everything in my suitcase.)

Example 2: Je préfèrerais que tu compactes le dossier avant de le ranger dans le tiroir. (I would prefer if you compacted the file before putting it away in the drawer.)

Example 3: Il est important que nous compactions nos déchets pour protéger l’environnement. (It is important that we compact our waste to protect the environment.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je compacte Il est important que je compacte mes vêtements pour voyager. It’s important that I compact my clothes for traveling.
tu compactes Je préfère que tu compactes tes affaires avant de partir. I prefer that you compact your belongings before leaving.
il compacte Il est essentiel qu’il compacte ses fichiers pour économiser de l’espace. It’s essential that he compacts his files to save space.
elle compacte Elle veut que je compacte mon sac à dos pour la randonnée. She wants me to compact my backpack for hiking.
on compacte Il est nécessaire qu’on compacte les ordures pour le recyclage. It’s necessary that we compact the garbage for recycling.
nous compactons Il est préférable que nous compactons nos déchets avant de les jeter. It’s preferable for us to compact our waste before throwing it away.
vous compactiez Il est recommandé que vous compactiez les documents avant de les numériser. It’s recommended that you compact documents before scanning them.
ils compactent Il est important qu’ils compactent leurs valises pour voyager léger. It’s important for them to compact their suitcases to travel light.
elles compactent Il est crucial qu’elles compactent leurs vêtements avant de les ranger. It’s crucial for them to compact their clothes before storing them.

Other Conjugations for Compacter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compacter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Compacter – 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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