Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Introduction to the verb exercer
The English translation of the French verb exercer is “to exercise” or “to practice.” It is pronounced “ex-er-say” in its infinitive form.
The word “exercer” comes from the Latin word “exercere” meaning “to train” or “to practice.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has since been used in a variety of contexts, including physical exercise, practicing a skill or profession, and exerting power or influence.
In the Subjonctif Présent tense, “exercer” is most often used to express a wish, doubt, or emotion. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense, with their English translations:
- J’espère que tu exerces ton droit de vote. (I hope you exercise your right to vote.)
- Il est important que nous exercions une tolérance envers les autres. (It is important that we exercise tolerance towards others.)
- Je ne pense pas que la nouvelle loi exercera un impact positif sur l’économie. (I don’t think the new law will have a positive impact on the economy.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of exercer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | exerce | Il est nécessaire que j’exerce. | I must exercise. |
tu | exerces | Je préfère que tu exerces. | I prefer you exercise. |
il | exerce | Il est important qu’il exerce. | It’s important he exercises. |
elle | exerce | Elle veut que j’elle exerce. | She wants her to exercise. |
on | exerce | Il est essentiel qu’on exerce. | It’s essential we exercise. |
nous | exercions | Il est préférable que nous exercions. | It’s preferable we exercise. |
vous | exerciez | Il est nécessaire que vous exerciez. | It’s necessary you exercise. |
ils | exercent | Il est crucial qu’ils exercent. | It’s crucial they exercise. |
elles | exercent | Il est possible qu’elles exercent. | It’s possible they exercise. |
Other Conjugations for Exercer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exercer
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Exercer – 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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