Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Introduction to the verb consigner
The English translation of the French verb consigner is “to record” or “to register.” It is pronounced “kon-see-nyay” in its infinitive form.
The word consigner comes from the Latin word “consignare,” which means “to seal with a sign.” It was first used in the 16th century in French to refer to the act of recording or registering something. In modern French, it is most often used in everyday language in the subjonctif présent tense, which is used to express a possibility, a doubt, or a desire.
Here are three simple examples of consigner used in the subjonctif présent tense:
- Il faut que je consigne mes heures de travail chaque jour. (It is necessary that I record my working hours every day.)
- Je doute qu’ils consignent toutes les dépenses dans leur budget. (I doubt that they record all their expenses in their budget.)
- Nous préférons que vous consigniez vos informations personnelles dans ce formulaire. (We prefer that you register your personal information on this form.)
In all of these examples, the subjonctif présent tense is used to express a doubt or a desire. It is often used in formal or official contexts, such as contracts, reports, or rules.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of consigner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | consigne | Il faut que je consigne mes dépenses. | I must record my expenses. |
tu | consignes | Je préfère que tu consignes tes découvertes. | I prefer you record your findings. |
il | consigne | Il est possible qu’il consigne le contrat. | It’s possible he records the contract. |
elle | consigne | Elle veut que j’elle consigne ses observations. | She wants her to record her observations. |
on | consigne | Il est important qu’on consigne nos données. | It’s important we record our data. |
nous | consignions | Il est préférable que nous consignions nos notes. | It’s preferable we record our notes. |
vous | consigniez | Il est nécessaire que vous consigniez vos achats. | It’s necessary you record your purchases. |
ils | consignent | Il est essentiel qu’ils consignent leurs résultats. | It’s essential they record their results. |
elles | consignent | Il est crucial qu’elles consignent leurs observations. | It’s crucial they record their observations. |
Other Conjugations for Consigner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb consigner
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Consigner – 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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