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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb fluctuer

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The English translation of the French verb fluctuer is “to fluctuate.” The infinitive form, fluctuer, is pronounced as “floo-ktye.”

The word “fluctuer” comes from the Latin word “fluctuare” meaning “to move in waves,” and it entered the French language in the 15th century. In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express doubt, uncertainty, or possibility.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense with their English translations:

  1. Il faut que le prix fluctue en fonction du marché. (It is necessary that the price fluctuates according to the market.)
  2. Je doute que son humeur fluctue autant que tu le dis. (I doubt that his mood fluctuates as much as you say.)
  3. Il est possible que le taux de change fluctue cette semaine. (It is possible that the exchange rate fluctuates this week.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je fluctue Il est possible que je fluctue. It’s possible I fluctuate.
tu fluctues Je préfère que tu fluctues. I prefer you fluctuate.
il fluctue Il est important qu’il fluctue. It’s important he fluctuates.
elle fluctue Elle veut qu’elle fluctue. She wants her to fluctuate.
on fluctue Il est essentiel qu’on fluctue. It’s essential we fluctuate.
nous fluctuions Je préfère que nous fluctuions. I prefer we fluctuate.
vous fluctuiez Il est primordial que vous fluctuiez. It’s crucial you fluctuate.
ils fluctuent Il est possible qu’ils fluctuent. It’s possible they fluctuate.
elles fluctuent Elle veut qu’elles fluctuent. She wants them to fluctuate.

Other Conjugations for Fluctuer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fluctuer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fluctuer – 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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