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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dératiser

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The English translation of dératiser is “to exterminate rats” or “to get rid of rats.” It is pronounced “day-rah-tee-zay” in its infinitive form.

The verb dératiser comes from the French word “rat” (meaning “rat”) and the prefix “dé-” (meaning “to remove”). It is most often used as a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object, and is often used in everyday French to refer to getting rid of rats or other pests.

In the Subjonctif Présent tense, dératiser is conjugated as follows:

Je dératise
Tu dératises
Il/Elle dératise
Nous dératisions
Vous dératisiez
Ils/Elles dératisent

Here are three examples of dératiser being used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Il faut que je dératise ma cave avant que les rats ne la détruisent.
    (It is necessary for me to exterminate the rats in my cellar before they destroy it.)

  2. Il est important que tu dératises régulièrement pour éviter une infestation.
    (It is important for you to regularly get rid of rats to avoid an infestation.)

  3. Nous voulons que les professionnels dératisent notre jardin dès que possible.
    (We want the professionals to exterminate the rats in our garden as soon as possible.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dératise Il faut que je dératise. I must exterminate rats.
tu dératises Il est préférable que tu dératises. It’s preferable you exterminate rats.
il dératise Je veux que il dératise. I want him to exterminate rats.
elle dératise Elle exige que elle dératise. She demands she exterminate rats.
on dératise Il est important qu’on dératise. It’s important we exterminate rats.
nous dératisions Nous suggérons que nous dératisions. We suggest we exterminate rats.
vous dératisiez Je préfère que vous dératisiez. I prefer you exterminate rats.
ils dératisent Il est crucial qu’ils dératisent. It’s crucial they exterminate rats.
elles dératisent Il est nécessaire qu’elles dératisent. It’s necessary they exterminate rats.

Other Conjugations for Dératiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dératiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dératiser – 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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