Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Introduction to the verb discuter
The English translation of the French verb “discuter” is “to discuss.” It is pronounced as “dee-skoo-tay.”
The word “discuter” comes from the Latin word “discutere” which means “to shake off” or “to examine.” The verb “discuter” is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a possibility, doubt, or uncertainty. It is often used after certain expressions such as “il faut que” (it is necessary that), “je crains que” (I fear that), or “je doute que” (I doubt that).
Examples:
- Il faut que nous discutions de nos projets de vacances. (It is necessary that we discuss our vacation plans.)
- Je crains qu’ils ne discutent pas assez avant de prendre une décision. (I fear that they are not discussing enough before making a decision.)
- Je doute qu’elle discute avec son patron avant de démissionner. (I doubt that she will discuss with her boss before quitting.)
English translations:
- It is necessary that we discuss our vacation plans.
- I fear that they are not discussing enough before making a decision.
- I doubt that she will discuss with her boss before quitting.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of discuter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | discute | Je doute qu’il discute avec elle. | I doubt he talks with her. |
tu | discutes | Je suis contente que tu discutes. | I’m glad you talk. |
il | discute | Il est important qu’il discute. | It’s important he talks. |
elle | discute | Elle insiste pour qu’elle discute. | She insists on her talking. |
on | discute | Il est possible qu’on discute. | It’s possible we talk. |
nous | discutions | Il est préférable que nous discutions. | It’s preferable we discuss. |
vous | discutiez | Il est nécessaire que vous discutiez. | It’s necessary you discuss. |
ils | discutent | Il est essentiel qu’ils discutent. | It’s essential they talk. |
elles | discutent | Il est crucial qu’elles discutent. | It’s crucial they talk. |
Other Conjugations for Discuter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb discuter
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Discuter – 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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