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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb hypnotiser

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The English translation of the French verb hypnotiser is “to hypnotize.” The infinitive form, hypnotiser, is pronounced “ee-p-no-tee-zay.”

The word hypnotiser comes from the Greek word hypnos, meaning “sleep,” and the suffix -tiser, which is used to form verbs meaning “to act in a certain way.” It was first used in French in the late 19th century.

In everyday French, hypnotiser is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish or possibility. This tense is used to convey a sense of uncertainty or subjectivity, and is often accompanied by the words “que” or “before” in English.

Three simple examples of hypnotiser in the Subjonctif Présent tense are:

  1. Je souhaite que tu hypnotises ton patient pour qu’il puisse se détendre. (I wish for you to hypnotize your patient so he can relax.)
  2. Il est important que les enfants ne soient pas hypnotisés par les publicités. (It is important that children not be hypnotized by advertisements.)
  3. Avant que tu ne l’hypnotises, il faut que tu lui expliques les risques. (Before you hypnotize him, you must explain the risks to him.)

In these examples, the verb hypnotiser is conjugated in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire or possibility.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je hypnotise Je veux que je l’hypnotise. I want to hypnotize her.
tu hypnotises Je m’attends à ce que tu hypnotises. I expect you to hypnotize.
il hypnotise Il est possible qu’il hypnotise. It’s possible he hypnotizes.
elle hypnotise Elle veut que je l’hypnotise. She wants me to hypnotize her.
on hypnotise Il est important qu’on hypnotise. It’s important we hypnotize.
nous hypnotisions Il est préférable que nous hypnotisions. It’s preferable we hypnotize.
vous hypnotisiez Il est nécessaire que vous hypnotisiez. It’s necessary you hypnotize.
ils hypnotisent Il est essentiel qu’ils hypnotisent. It’s essential they hypnotize.
elles hypnotisent Il est crucial qu’elles hypnotisent. It’s crucial they hypnotize.

Other Conjugations for Hypnotiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hypnotiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hypnotiser – 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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