Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Introduction to the verb honorer
The English translation of honorer is “to honor” or “to pay tribute to.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “oh-noh-ray.”
The origin of honorer can be traced back to the Latin verb “honorare,” meaning “to honor” or “to respect.” It entered the French language in the 13th century.
In everyday French, honorer is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or recommendation. It is also used to convey a sense of formality or respect.
Three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:
- Il faut que je l’honore pour son dévouement. (I must honor him for his dedication.)
- Je recommande que tu honores ta parole. (I recommend that you honor your word.)
- Il est important que nous honorions nos ancêtres. (It is important that we honor our ancestors.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of honorer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | honore | Il est important que je honore mes engagements. | It’s important that I honor my commitments. |
tu | honores | Je veux que tu honores ta parole. | I want you to honor your word. |
il | honore | Il est nécessaire qu’il honore ses devoirs. | It’s necessary that he honors his duties. |
elle | honore | Elle souhaite que j’elle honore ses obligations. | She wishes her to honor her obligations. |
on | honore | Il est crucial qu’on honore nos engagements. | It’s crucial that we honor our commitments. |
nous | honorions | Il est primordial que nous honorions nos promesses. | It’s essential that we honor our promises. |
vous | honoriez | Il est important que vous honoriez vos engagements. | It’s important that you honor your commitments. |
ils | honorent | Il est nécessaire qu’ils honorent leur parole. | It’s necessary that they honor their word. |
elles | honorent | Il est préférable qu’elles honorent leurs responsabilités. | It’s preferable that they honor their responsibilities. |
Other Conjugations for Honorer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb honorer
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Honorer – About the French Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense
Formation of the Subjonctif Présent
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
Summary
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