Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Introduction to the verb contester
The English translation of the French verb contester is “to contest” or “to challenge.” It is pronounced as “kohn-teh-stay” in the infinitive form.
The origin of the word “contester” can be traced back to the Latin word “contestari,” meaning “to call to witness.” In everyday French, contester is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses doubt, emotion, or subjectivity.
Here are three simple examples of contester used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, with their respective English translations:
- Je doute qu’il conteste la décision du jury. (I doubt that he will contest the decision of the jury.)
- Il est essentiel que nous contestions cette injustice. (It is essential that we challenge this injustice.)
- Je suis surpris qu’ils ne contestent pas cette loi. (I am surprised that they are not contesting this law.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of contester
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | conteste | Il est possible que je conteste. | I may contest. |
tu | contestes | Elle veut que tu contestes. | She wants you to contest. |
il | conteste | Il est important qu’il conteste. | It’s important he contests. |
elle | conteste | Elle exige qu’elle conteste. | She demands she contests. |
on | conteste | Il est nécessaire qu’on conteste. | It’s necessary we contest. |
nous | contestions | Il est préférable que nous contestions. | It’s preferable we contest. |
vous | contestiez | Il est crucial que vous contestiez. | It’s crucial you contest. |
ils | contestent | Il est essentiel qu’ils contestent. | It’s essential they contest. |
elles | contestent | Il est important qu’elles contestent. | It’s important they contest. |
Other Conjugations for Contester.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contester
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Contester – 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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