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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb laper

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The English translation of the French verb laper is “to lap” or “to lick.” The infinitive form of laper is pronounced as “lah-pey.”

The language origin of laper can be traced back to the Latin word “lapidare,” meaning “to lick.” It is most commonly used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express a doubt, wish, or possibility in a sentence.

Examples of laper in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que je lèche ma glace avant qu’elle ne fonde. (I need to lick my ice cream before it melts.)
  2. Je préfère que tu lapes ta soupe plutôt que de la boire bruyamment. (I prefer that you lap your soup instead of drinking it loudly.)
  3. Il est important que nous lichions nos plaies pour qu’elles guérissent plus vite. (It is important that we lick our wounds so they heal faster.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je lape Je veux que je lape lait. I want to lap milk.
tu lapes Il est nécessaire que tu lapes. It’s necessary you lap.
il lape Il faut qu’il lape vite. He must lap quickly.
elle lape Elle veut que j’elle lape. She wants her to lap.
on lape Il est possible qu’on lape. It’s possible we lap.
nous lapiquions Il est préférable que nous lapiquions. It’s preferable we lap.
vous lapiquiez Il est nécessaire que vous lapiquiez. It’s necessary you lap.
ils lapent Il est essentiel qu’ils lapent. It’s essential they lap.
elles lapent Il est crucial qu’elles lapent. It’s crucial they lap.

Other Conjugations for Laper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb laper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Laper – 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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