Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Introduction to the verb louvoyer
The English translation of the French verb louvoyer is “to tack” or “to zigzag.” It is pronounced as “loo-vwah-yay.”
The word louvoyer comes from the Old French word “lovier” meaning to “sail against the wind.” It is most commonly used in sailing terminology, but it can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is being indecisive or evasive.
In everyday French, louvoyer is often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express doubt, uncertainty, or a possibility. Here are three simple examples of its usage:
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Il faut que je louvoie entre mes études et mon travail. (I have to juggle between my studies and work.)
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Je crains qu’il ne louvoie pour éviter de prendre une décision. (I’m afraid he’s avoiding making a decision.)
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Il vaut mieux que tu louvoies au lieu de prendre un risque. (It’s better for you to zigzag instead of taking a risk.)
English translations:
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I have to juggle between my studies and work.
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I’m afraid he’s avoiding making a decision.
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It’s better for you to zigzag instead of taking a risk.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of louvoyer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | louvoie | Il est possible que je louvoie. | It’s possible I turn back and forth. |
tu | louvoies | Tu préfères que tu louvoies. | You prefer you turn back and forth. |
il | louvoie | Il est important qu’il louvoie. | It’s important he turns back and forth. |
elle | louvoie | Elle veut qu’elle louvoie. | She wants her to turn back and forth. |
on | louvoie | Il est préférable qu’on louvoie. | It’s preferable we turn back and forth. |
nous | louvoyions | Il est nécessaire que nous louvoyions. | It’s necessary we turn back and forth. |
vous | louvoyiez | Il est crucial que vous louvoyiez. | It’s crucial you turn back and forth. |
ils | louvoient | Il est essentiel qu’ils louvoient. | It’s essential they turn back and forth. |
elles | louvoient | Il est indispensable qu’elles louvoient. | It’s essential they turn back and forth. |
Other Conjugations for Louvoyer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb louvoyer
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Louvoyer – 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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