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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb couiner

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The English translation of the French verb couiner is “to squeak” or “to whine.” It is pronounced as /kwee-ne/.

The word couiner is derived from the Old French word “coignier,” meaning “to whine or complain.” In everyday French, it is most often used in its subjonctif présent tense, which expresses a potential or uncertain action.

Three simple examples of couiner in the subjonctif présent tense are:

  1. Il faut que je couine pour qu’il m’aide. (I have to whine so that he helps me.)

  2. Je préfère que tu ne couines pas trop. (I prefer that you don’t whine too much.)

  3. Il est possible qu’elle couine si on lui demande de faire le ménage. (It’s possible that she will whine if we ask her to do the cleaning.)

English translations:

  1. I have to whine so that he helps me.

  2. I prefer that you don’t whine too much.

  3. It’s possible that she will whine if we ask her to do the cleaning.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je couine Il faut que je couine. I must squeak.
tu couines Je veux que tu couines. I want you to squeak.
il couine Il est possible qu’il couine. It’s possible he squeaks.
elle couine Elle préfère que j’elle couine. She prefers her to squeak.
on couine Il est important qu’on couine. It’s important we squeak.
nous couinions Il est préférable que nous couinions. It’s preferable we squeak.
vous couiniez Il est nécessaire que vous couiniez. It’s necessary you squeak.
ils couinent Il est essentiel qu’ils couinent. It’s essential they squeak.
elles couinent Il est crucial qu’elles couinent. It’s crucial they squeak.

Other Conjugations for Couiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Couiner – 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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