Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Introduction to the verb compasser
The English translation of the French verb compasser is “to compass” or “to measure with a compass.” The infinitive form, compasser, is pronounced as kɔ̃.pa.se in French.
The word compasser comes from the Latin word “compassus,” which means “to measure.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and its meaning evolved to refer to the use of a compass to measure circles and arcs.
In everyday French, the verb compasser is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense in expressions related to measurement or precision. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:
- Il faut que tu compasses parfaitement le cercle. (You must perfectly measure the circle.)
- Je doute qu’il compasse la distance correctement. (I doubt he will measure the distance correctly.)
- Il est important que nous compassions la largeur de la pièce avant de couper le tissu. (It is important that we measure the width of the room before cutting the fabric.)
In these examples, the verb compasser is used to express the need for precise and accurate measurement. The Subjonctif Présent tense is used to convey doubt, necessity, or importance in these situations.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of compasser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | compasse | Je doute que je compasse. | I doubt I compass. |
tu | compasses | Je veux que tu compasses. | I want you to compass. |
il | compasse | Je suis heureux qu’il compasse. | I am happy he compasses. |
elle | compasse | Elle espère qu’elle compasse. | She hopes she compasses. |
on | compasse | Il faut qu’on compasse. | It’s necessary we compass. |
nous | compassions | Je suis fier que nous compassions. | I am proud we compass. |
vous | compassiez | Il est important que vous compassiez. | It’s important you compass. |
ils | compassent | Je suis surpris qu’ils compassent. | I am surprised they compass. |
elles | compassent | Elle veut qu’elles compassent. | She wants them to compass. |
Other Conjugations for Compasser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compasser
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Compasser – 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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