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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débaucher

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The English translation of the French verb débaucher is “to corrupt” or “to seduce.” It is pronounced “day-bow-shay” in its infinitive form.

Débaucher comes from the Middle French verb “desbaucher,” which meant “to get someone out of their job.” Over time, it evolved to have a more negative connotation, meaning to lead someone astray or corrupt them. In modern French, it is most often used to refer to seducing or corrupting someone.

In the Subjonctif Présent tense, débaucher is used to express a desire or possibility. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Il faut que je débauche mon ami de ses mauvaises habitudes. (I must try to get my friend out of his bad habits.)
  2. Je crains que cette nouvelle politique ne débauche nos employés. (I fear that this new policy will corrupt our employees.)
  3. Il faut que nous débauchions cette jeune fille avant qu’elle ne tombe entre les mauvaises mains. (We must seduce this young girl before she falls into the wrong hands.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je débauche Il faudrait que je débauche tôt. I should leave early.
tu débauches Il serait préférable que tu débauches maintenant. It would be better if you left now.
il débauche Il est important qu’il débauche à temps. It’s important he leaves on time.
elle débauche Elle veut que j’elle débauche après l’école. She wants her to leave after school.
on débauche Il est essentiel qu’on débauche avant la fermeture. It’s crucial we leave before closing.
nous débauchions Il est nécessaire que nous débauchions ensemble. It’s necessary that we leave together.
vous débauchiez Il est crucial que vous débauchiez avant la réunion. It’s crucial you leave before the meeting.
ils débauchent Il faut qu’ils débauchent plus tard. They need to leave later.
elles débauchent Il est possible qu’elles débauchent à temps. It’s possible they leave on time.

Other Conjugations for Débaucher.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débaucher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débaucher – 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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