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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb mentaliser

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The English translation of the French verb mentaliser is “to think about” or “to consider.” It is pronounced as “mahn-tah-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.

The word “mentaliser” is derived from the French noun “mental,” meaning “mind,” and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives. It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action or state.

Here are three examples of the usage of the verb “mentaliser” in the Subjonctif Présent tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Il faut que tu mentalises bien avant de prendre une décision importante.
    (You need to think carefully before making an important decision.)

  2. J’aimerais que vous mentalisiez à deux fois avant de dire des choses blessantes.
    (I would like you to think twice before saying hurtful things.)

  3. Il est important que nous mentalisions à toutes les possibilités avant de commencer le projet.
    (It is important that we consider all possibilities before starting the project.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je mentalise Je doute que je mentalise bien. I doubt I think well.
tu mentalises J’aimerais que tu mentalises. I would like you to think.
il mentalise Il est important qu’il mentalise. It is important he thinks.
elle mentalise Elle veut que j’elle mentalise. She wants her to think.
on mentalise Il est possible qu’on mentalise. It’s possible we think.
nous mentalisions Il est nécessaire que nous mentalisions. It’s necessary we think.
vous mentalisiez Il est essentiel que vous mentalisiez. It’s essential you think.
ils mentalisent Il est crucial qu’ils mentalisent. It’s crucial they think.
elles mentalisent Il est primordial qu’elles mentalisent. It’s essential they think.

Other Conjugations for Mentaliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb mentaliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mentaliser – 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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