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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb densifier

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The English translation of the French verb densifier is “to densify.” It is pronounced “dahn-see-fee-ay” in the infinitive form.

The word densifier comes from the Latin word “densificare” which means “to make dense.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is a mood used to express doubt, possibility, or subjectivity.

Three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:

  1. Il faut que le béton se densifie pour qu’il puisse résister à la pression. (It is necessary for the concrete to densify so that it can withstand pressure.)

  2. Je veux que tu densifies tes connaissances en mathématiques avant l’examen. (I want you to densify your knowledge in mathematics before the exam.)

  3. Il est possible que le bois se densifie en séchant. (It is possible for the wood to densify while drying.)

English translations:

  1. Il faut que – It is necessary for
    béton – concrete
    se densifie – to densify
    pour qu’il puisse – so that it can
    résister à – withstand
    la pression – pressure.

  2. Je veux que – I want
    tu densifies – you densify
    tes connaissances – your knowledge
    en mathématiques – in mathematics
    avant – before
    l’examen – the exam.

  3. Il est possible que – It is possible for
    le bois – the wood
    se densifie – to densify
    en séchant – while drying.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je densifie Il faut que je densifie. I must make it denser.
tu densifies Je préfère que tu densifies. I prefer you make it denser.
il densifie Il est possible qu’il densifie. It’s possible he makes it denser.
elle densifie Elle veut que j’elle densifie. She wants her to make it denser.
on densifie Il est important qu’on densifie. It’s important we make it denser.
nous densifiions Il est préférable que nous densifiions. It’s preferable we make it denser.
vous densifiiez Il est nécessaire que vous densifiiez. It’s necessary you make it denser.
ils densifient Il est essentiel qu’ils densifient. It’s essential they make it denser.
elles densifient Il est crucial qu’elles densifient. It’s crucial they make it denser.

Other Conjugations for Densifier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb densifier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Densifier – 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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