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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb fricasser

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The English translation of the French verb fricasser is “to fricassee.” It is pronounced as “free-ka-say.”

The word “fricasser” comes from the Old French word “fricasser,” which means “to fry or roast in small pieces.” It is most often used in French cuisine to describe a dish that is cut into small pieces, sautéed, and then simmered in a sauce.

In everyday French, “fricasser” is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses a wish, desire, or uncertainty. It is commonly used in cooking instructions and recipes, as well as in expressions of hope or doubt.

Examples:

  1. J’aimerais que tu fricasses les légumes avant de les ajouter à la soupe. (I would like you to fricassee the vegetables before adding them to the soup.)
  2. Je doute que le poulet soit bien fricassé, il n’est pas assez doré. (I doubt that the chicken is well fricasseed, it’s not golden enough.)
  3. Il est important que vous fricassiez le boeuf assez longtemps pour qu’il soit tendre. (It is important that you fricassee the beef long enough for it to be tender.)

Translation:

  1. I would like you to fricassee the vegetables before adding them to the soup.
  2. I doubt that the chicken is well fricasseed, it’s not golden enough.
  3. It is important that you fricassee the beef long enough for it to be tender.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je fricasse Il faut que je fricasse le poulet. I must fricassee the chicken.
tu fricasses Il est important que tu fricasses les légumes. It’s important you fricassee the vegetables.
il fricasse Il est possible qu’il fricasse l’agneau. It’s possible he fricassee the lamb.
elle fricasse Elle veut que j’elle fricasse le boeuf. She wants her to fricassee the beef.
on fricasse Il est recommandé qu’on fricasse le poisson. It’s recommended we fricassee the fish.
nous fricassions Il est préférable que nous fricassions le lapin. It’s preferable we fricassee the rabbit.
vous fricassiez Il est nécessaire que vous fricassiez les fruits de mer. It’s necessary you fricassee the seafood.
ils fricassent Il est essentiel qu’ils fricassent les escargots. It’s essential they fricassee the snails.
elles fricassent Il est crucial qu’elles fricassent les légumes. It’s crucial they fricassee the vegetables.

Other Conjugations for Fricasser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fricasser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fricasser – 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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