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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb microfilmer

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The English translation of the French verb microfilmer is “to microfilm.” It is pronounced mee-kroh-feel-may.

The word microfilmer is derived from the combination of the prefix “micro” meaning small, and the verb “filmer” meaning to film or record. It was first used in the early 20th century when microfilm technology was developed as a way to store and preserve large amounts of documents in a compact format. In everyday French, the verb microfilmer is most often used in its infinitive form, but it can also be conjugated in different tenses and moods, including the Subjonctif Présent (subjunctive present) tense.

Here are three examples of how microfilmer is used in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que je microfilme ces documents avant de les envoyer. (It’s necessary that I microfilm these documents before sending them.)
  2. Je doute qu’il puisse microfilmer autant de pages en une journée. (I doubt he can microfilm so many pages in one day.)
  3. Il est important que nous microfilmions ces archives pour les préserver. (It’s important that we microfilm these archives to preserve them.)

In each of these examples, the Subjonctif Présent tense is used to express a subjective or uncertain action or situation. In the first sentence, the subjunctive is used to express necessity. In the second sentence, it is used to express doubt. In the third sentence, it is used to express importance.

English translations:

  1. It’s necessary that I microfilm these documents before sending them.
  2. I doubt he can microfilm so many pages in one day.
  3. It’s important that we microfilm these archives to preserve them.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je microfilme Il faut que je microfilme tout. I have to microfilm everything.
tu microfilmes Il est important que tu microfilmes. It’s important that you microfilm.
il microfilme Je pense qu’il microfilme bien. I think he microfilms well.
elle microfilme Elle veut que j’elle microfilme. She wants her to microfilm.
on microfilme Est-il nécessaire qu’on microfilme? Is it necessary we microfilm?
nous microfilmions Il faut que nous microfilmions plus. We have to microfilm more.
vous microfilmiez Je préfère que vous microfilmiez. I prefer that you microfilm.
ils microfilment Il est possible qu’ils microfilment. It’s possible they microfilm.
elles microfilment Il est important qu’elles microfilment. It’s important they microfilm.

Other Conjugations for Microfilmer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb microfilmer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Microfilmer – 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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