Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Introduction to the verb lubrifier
The English translation of the French verb lubrifier is “to lubricate.” It is pronounced “loo-bree-fee-yay.”
The word lubrifier comes from the Latin word “lubricare,” meaning “to make slippery or smooth.” It entered the French language in the late 16th century.
In everyday French, lubrifier is most often used in the subjonctif présent tense when expressing a wish, desire, or uncertainty. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:
- J’aimerais que tu lubrifies la chaîne de vélo avant de partir en balade.
Translation: I would like for you to lubricate the bike chain before going for a ride.
- Il faut que nous lubrifions les pièces métalliques pour éviter toute usure.
Translation: We need to lubricate the metal parts to avoid any wear and tear.
- Je doute que cette huile puisse lubrifier correctement le moteur de la voiture.
Translation: I doubt that this oil can properly lubricate the car engine.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of lubrifier
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | lubrifie | Il faut que je lubrifie la machine. | I must lubricate the machine. |
tu | lubrifies | Je préfère que tu lubrifies. | I prefer you lubricate. |
il | lubrifie | Il est possible qu’il lubrifie. | It’s possible he lubricates. |
elle | lubrifie | Elle veut que j’elle lubrifie. | She wants her to lubricate. |
on | lubrifie | Il est important qu’on lubrifie. | It’s important we lubricate. |
nous | lubrifiions | Il est préférable que nous lubrifiions. | It’s preferable we lubricate. |
vous | lubrifiez | Il est nécessaire que vous lubrifiez. | It’s necessary you lubricate. |
ils | lubrifient | Il est essentiel qu’ils lubrifient. | It’s essential they lubricate. |
elles | lubrifient | Il est crucial qu’elles lubrifient. | It’s crucial they lubricate. |
Other Conjugations for Lubrifier.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lubrifier
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Lubrifier – 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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