Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Introduction to the verb goûter
The English translation of the French verb goûter is “to taste” or “to try.” It is pronounced as “goo-tay.”
The word goûter comes from the Old French word “goster” which means “to taste” or “to savor.” It can be used as a regular verb in the infinitive form, but it can also be used as a noun to refer to a snack or small meal eaten in the afternoon, similar to a British tea time.
In everyday French, goûter is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or possibility. It is often used after verbs such as “vouloir” (to want), “souhaiter” (to wish), or “aimer” (to like) to express someone’s preferences or desires.
Three simple examples of goûter in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Je veux que tu goûtes ce gâteau. (I want you to taste this cake.)
- Elle souhaite que nous goûtions le vin avant de l’acheter. (She wishes for us to try the wine before buying it.)
- J’aimerais que vous goûtiez ce plat traditionnel français. (I would like for you to try this traditional French dish.)
In all these examples, the verb goûter is used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish or desire for someone to taste or try something.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of goûter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | goûte | Je veux que je goûte. | I want to taste. |
tu | goûtes | Je doute que tu goûtes. | I doubt you taste. |
il | goûte | Il faut qu’il goûte. | He must taste. |
elle | goûte | Elle suggère qu’elle goûte. | She suggests she tastes. |
on | goûte | Il est important qu’on goûte. | It’s important we taste. |
nous | goûtions | Il est préférable que nous goûtions. | It’s preferable we taste. |
vous | goûtiez | Il est nécessaire que vous goûtiez. | It’s necessary you taste. |
ils | goûtent | Il est essentiel qu’ils goûtent. | It’s essential they taste. |
elles | goûtent | Il est crucial qu’elles goûtent. | It’s crucial they taste. |
Other Conjugations for Goûter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
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Goûter – 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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