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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb drageonner

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The English translation of the French verb drageonner is “to shoot up” or “to sprout.” The infinitive form is pronounced “dra-juh-nay.”

The word drageonner comes from the French noun “drageon,” which refers to a young shoot or sprout of a plant. It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express the idea of something growing or sprouting.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with English translations:

  1. Il faut que les plantes drageonnent pour que le jardin soit beau. (It is necessary for the plants to shoot up for the garden to be beautiful.)

  2. Je suis contente que le bébé drageonne bien. (I am happy that the baby is growing well.)

  3. Il est important que les enfants apprennent à drageonner leurs propres légumes. (It is important for children to learn how to grow their own vegetables.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je drageonne Il faut que je drageonne. I must seed.
tu drageonnes Je préfère que tu drageonnes. I prefer you seed.
il drageonne Il est possible qu’il drageonne. It’s possible he seeds.
elle drageonne Elle veut que j’elle drageonne. She wants her to seed.
on drageonne Il est important qu’on drageonne. It’s important we seed.
nous drageonnions Il est préférable que nous drageonnions. It’s preferable we seed.
vous drageonniez Il est nécessaire que vous drageonniez. It’s necessary you seed.
ils drageonnent Il est essentiel qu’ils drageonnent. It’s essential they seed.
elles drageonnent Il est crucial qu’elles drageonnent. It’s crucial they seed.

Other Conjugations for Drageonner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb drageonner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Drageonner – 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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