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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb enchaîner

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The English translation of the French verb enchaîner is “to chain” or “to link” in literal sense. It can also mean “to follow on” or “to continue” in a figurative sense.

In its infinitive form, enchaîner is pronounced as “ahn-shey-neh”.

Enchaîner comes from the Old French word “enchaîner” which comes from the Latin word “catena” meaning “chain”. In everyday French, enchaîner is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire, a wish, or a possibility.

Examples:

1) J’aimerais que tu enchaînes les exercices de maths avant de sortir. (I would like you to do the math exercises before going out.)

2) Il est important que nous enchaînions les différentes étapes du projet pour qu’il soit terminé à temps. (It is important that we follow the different steps of the project so that it is finished on time.)

3) Je souhaite que tu enchaînes tes études avec un stage en entreprise. (I hope that you continue your studies with an internship in a company.)

Note: In all these examples, the Subjonctif Présent tense is used after the verb “aimer”, “être important que”, and “souhaiter” to express a wish or a desire.

English translations:

1) I would like you to do the math exercises before going out.

2) It is important that we follow the different steps of the project so that it is finished on time.

3) I hope that you continue your studies with an internship in a company.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je enchaîne Il faut que je enchaîne les exercices. I must follow the exercises.
tu enchaînes Je préfère que tu enchaînes les étapes. I prefer you follow the steps.
il enchaîne Il est important qu’il enchaîne les tâches. It’s important he completes the tasks.
elle enchaîne Elle veut que j’elle enchaîne les projets. She wants her to take on the projects.
on enchaîne Il est nécessaire qu’on enchaîne les activités. It’s necessary we continue with the activities.
nous enchaînions Il est préférable que nous enchaînions les chansons. It’s preferable we continue with the songs.
vous enchaîniez Il est crucial que vous enchaîniez les mouvements. It’s crucial you follow through with the movements.
ils enchaînent Il est essentiel qu’ils enchaînent les leçons. It’s essential they continue with the lessons.
elles enchaînent Il est possible qu’elles enchaînent les projets. It’s possible they take on the projects.

Other Conjugations for Enchaîner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Enchaîner – 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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