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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb décongestionner

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The English translation of the French verb décongestionner is “to decongest” and it is pronounced as “day-kon-zheh-stee-oh-nay”.

Décongestionner comes from the prefix “dé-” meaning “down” and the root “congestion” which comes from the Latin “congestio” meaning “gathering together”. It is a relatively new word, first appearing in the French language in the mid-20th century.

In everyday French, décongestionner is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a possible or desired action or state that has not yet occurred. It is often used with verbs like “souhaiter” (to wish), “avoir besoin” (to need), or “désirer” (to desire).

3 simple examples of décongestionner in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:

  1. Je souhaite que la circulation décongestionne avant que je parte. (I wish the traffic would decongest before I leave.)
  2. Il est important que nous décongestionnions nos agendas pour passer du temps en famille. (It’s important that we decongest our schedules to spend time with family.)
  3. Je désire que tu décongestionnes ta chambre avant que les invités arrivent. (I desire that you decongest your room before the guests arrive.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je décongestionne Il est important que je décongestionne. It’s important I unclog/congest.
tu décongestionnes Je préfère que tu décongestionnes. I prefer you unclog/congest.
il décongestionne Il faut qu’il décongestionne son nez. He must unclog/congest his nose.
elle décongestionne Elle veut que elle décongestionne ses poumons. She wants her to unclog/congest her lungs.
on décongestionne Il serait mieux qu’on décongestionne cette route. It would be better if we unclogged/congested this road.
nous décongestionnions Il est nécessaire que nous décongestionnions nos sinus. It’s necessary we unclog/congest our sinuses.
vous décongestionniez Elle préfère que vous décongestionniez la circulation. She prefers you unclog/congest the traffic.
ils décongestionnent Il est essentiel qu’ils décongestionnent les égouts. It’s essential they unclog/congest the sewers.
elles décongestionnent Il est crucial qu’elles décongestionnent leurs poumons. It’s crucial they unclog/congest their lungs.

Other Conjugations for Décongestionner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décongestionner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Décongestionner – 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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