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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb compéter

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The English translation of the French verb compéter is “to complete” or “to finish”. It is pronounced as “kom-pey-tey” in its infinitive form.

The language origin of compéter is from the Latin verb “completare”, meaning “to fill up” or “to complete”. In everyday French, compéter is used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express actions that are uncertain or hypothetical.

Examples:

  1. Il faut que je compète cette tâche avant midi. (I need to complete this task before noon.)
  2. Je doute qu’ils compètent leur mission à temps. (I doubt they will complete their mission on time.)
  3. Nous cherchons un moyen de compéter notre équipe pour le projet. (We are looking for a way to complete our team for the project.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je complète Je doute que je complète le projet. I doubt I complete the project.
tu complètes Je crains que tu complètes le travail. I fear you complete the work.
il complète Il est important qu’il complète ses devoirs. It’s important he completes his homework.
elle complète Elle veut que j’elle complète ses tâches. She wants her to complete her tasks.
on complète Il est essentiel qu’on complète la mission. It’s essential we complete the mission.
nous complétions Je suis contente que nous complétions le projet. I am happy we complete the project.
vous complétiez Je suis reconnaissante que vous complétiez le formulaire. I am thankful you complete the form.
ils complètent Il est possible qu’ils complètent leur travail. It’s possible they complete their work.
elles complètent Il est crucial qu’elles complètent leurs tâches. It’s crucial they complete their tasks.

Other Conjugations for Compéter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compéter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Compéter – 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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