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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb crouler

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The English translation of crouler is “to collapse” or “to crumble.” The infinitive form is pronounced “kroo-leh.”

The word crouler comes from the Old French word “croiler,” which means “to bend” or “to stoop.” In modern French, it is most commonly used to describe a physical collapse or crumbling, but it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a collapse of a system or situation.

In the Subjonctif Présent tense, crouler expresses a possibility or uncertainty about the action of collapsing. Here are three examples of its usage:

  1. Il est possible que l’immeuble croule à cause des tremblements de terre. (It is possible that the building will collapse because of earthquakes.)
  2. J’espère que notre amitié ne croulera jamais, peu importe les obstacles. (I hope our friendship will never collapse, no matter the obstacles.)
  3. Je doute que le gouvernement croule sous la pression des manifestants. (I doubt that the government will collapse under the pressure of protesters.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je croule Il faut que je croule sous le travail. I must be overwhelmed by work.
tu croules Je crains que tu croules sous le poids. I fear you are overwhelmed by the weight.
il croule Il est possible qu’il croule sous la pression. It’s possible he is overwhelmed by the pressure.
elle croule Elle veut que je croule sous les cadeaux de Noël. She wants me to be overwhelmed by Christmas gifts.
on croule Je doute qu’on croule sous les richesses. I doubt we are overwhelmed by wealth.
nous croulions Il est préférable que nous croulions sous le travail. It’s preferable we are overwhelmed by work.
vous crouliez Il est nécessaire que vous crouliez sous les dettes. It’s necessary you are overwhelmed by debt.
ils croulent Il est essentiel qu’ils croulent sous les responsabilités. It’s essential they are overwhelmed by responsibilities.
elles croulent Il est crucial qu’elles croulent sous les tâches ménagères. It’s crucial they are overwhelmed by household tasks.

Other Conjugations for Crouler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb crouler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crouler – 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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