Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Introduction to the verb escofier
The English translation of the French verb “escofier” is “to garnish” or “to decorate.” It is pronounced as “es-koh-fyay.”
The origin of the word “escofier” can be traced back to the French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), who is considered the father of modern French cuisine. He developed a systematized approach to cooking and emphasized the importance of presentation and garnishing in his dishes. Thus, the verb “escofier” was derived from his name and is commonly used in the culinary context.
In everyday French, the verb “escofier” is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or a hypothetical situation. It is often used in conjunction with verbs such as “vouloir” (to want), “souhaiter” (to wish), or “espérer” (to hope).
Here are 3 simple examples of its usage in this tense with their English translations:
- Je souhaite que tu escofies le gâteau avec des fruits rouges. (I wish you garnished the cake with red fruits.)
- Il faut que nous épluchions les légumes avant de les escofier. (We need to peel the vegetables before garnishing them.)
- Je préfère que tu escofies les plats avec des herbes fraîches plutôt que des épices. (I prefer you garnish the dishes with fresh herbs rather than spices.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of escofier
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | écofie | Il faut que j’écofie mes légumes. | I must blanch my vegetables. |
tu | écofies | Je préfère que tu écofies. | I prefer you blanch. |
il | écofie | Il est possible qu’il écofie. | It’s possible he blanches. |
elle | écofie | Elle veut que j’écofie son poulet. | She wants me to blanch her chicken. |
on | écofie | Il est important qu’on écofie. | It’s important we blanch. |
nous | écofiions | Il est préférable que nous écofiions. | It’s preferable we blanch. |
vous | écofiiez | Il est nécessaire que vous écofiiez. | It’s necessary you blanch. |
ils | écofient | Il est essentiel qu’ils écofient. | It’s essential they blanch. |
elles | écofient | Il est crucial qu’elles écofient. | It’s crucial they blanch. |
Other Conjugations for Escofier.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb escofier
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Escofier – 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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