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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb courcailler

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The English translation of the French verb courcailler is “to grumble” or “to complain.” The infinitive form of courcailler is pronounced “koor-kai-yay.”

Courcailler comes from the word “courcaillé,” which means “refractory” or “stubborn” in Old French. It is most often used in everyday modern French in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a subjective opinion or emotion, often in a negative or critical sense.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense, with their English translations:

  1. Il faut que tu ne courailles pas tout le temps. (You mustn’t grumble all the time.)
  2. Je ne pense pas qu’il courcaille autant qu’il le prétend. (I don’t think he complains as much as he claims.)
  3. Il est important que vous ne courcailliez pas devant les clients. (It’s important that you don’t grumble in front of the clients.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je courcaille Il faut que je courcaille. I must squawk.
tu courcailles Il est possible que tu courcailles. It’s possible you squawk.
il courcaille Elle veut qu’il courcaille. She wants him to squawk.
elle courcaille Elle préfère qu’elle courcaille. She prefers she squawks.
on courcaille Il est important qu’on courcaille. It’s important we squawk.
nous courcailions Il est préférable que nous courcailions. It’s preferable we squawk.
vous courcailiez Il est nécessaire que vous courcailiez. It’s necessary you squawk.
ils courcaille Il est essentiel qu’ils courcaille. It’s essential they squawk.
elles courcaille Il est crucial qu’elles courcaille. It’s crucial they squawk.

Other Conjugations for Courcailler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Courcailler – 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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