Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Introduction to the verb diriger
The English translation of diriger is “to lead” or “to direct.” It is pronounced as “dee-ree-jay.”
Diriger has its roots in the Latin word “dirigere,” meaning “to direct” or “to guide.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the subjonctif présent tense, which is used to express uncertainty or doubt.
Examples of diriger in subjonctif présent tense:
- Il faut que tu diriges l’équipe comme un vrai leader. (You need to lead the team like a true leader.)
- Je doute qu’elle dirige cette entreprise avec succès. (I doubt that she is leading this company successfully.)
- Il est important que nous dirigions nos efforts vers cet objectif commun. (It is important that we direct our efforts towards this common goal.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of diriger
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | dirige | Il faut que je dirige l’équipe. | I must lead the team. |
tu | diriges | Je veux que tu diriges. | I want you to lead. |
il | dirige | Il est nécessaire qu’il dirige. | It’s necessary he leads. |
elle | dirige | Il se peut qu’elle dirige. | It’s possible she leads. |
on | dirige | Il est important qu’on dirige. | It’s important we lead. |
nous | dirigions | Il est préférable que nous dirigions. | It’s preferable we lead. |
vous | dirigiez | Il est recommandé que vous dirigiez. | It’s recommended you lead. |
ils | dirigent | Il est essentiel qu’ils dirigent. | It’s essential they lead. |
elles | dirigent | Il est crucial qu’elles dirigent. | It’s crucial they lead. |
Other Conjugations for Diriger.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diriger
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Diriger – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
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