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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb parsemer

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The English translation of the French verb parsemer is “to scatter” or “to sprinkle.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “par-sem-ay.”

Parsemer comes from the Latin word “parsimonia,” meaning “parsimonious,” and is derived from the verb “parsare,” which means “to distribute in small portions.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish or desire, as well as in expressions such as “parsemer des fleurs” (to sprinkle flowers) or “parsemer des compliments” (to scatter compliments).

Examples of parsemer in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que tu parsemes de la farine sur la surface de la tarte. (It is necessary for you to sprinkle flour on the surface of the pie.)
  2. Je souhaite que tu parses des pétales de roses sur le chemin de la mariée. (I wish for you to scatter rose petals on the bride’s path.)
  3. Il est important que nous parsemions des graines dans le jardin pour avoir de belles fleurs au printemps. (It is important for us to scatter seeds in the garden to have beautiful flowers in spring.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je parseme Il est important que je parseme des herbes. It’s important I sprinkle herbs.
tu parses Je veux que tu parses le gâteau avec des pépites de chocolat. I want you to sprinkle the cake with chocolate chips.
il parse Il faut qu’il parse les fleurs sur le gâteau. He must sprinkle flowers on the cake.
elle parse Elle préfère que j’elle parse les légumes sur la salade. She prefers her to sprinkle vegetables on the salad.
on parse Il est possible qu’on parse du sel sur les pommes de terre. It’s possible we sprinkle salt on the potatoes.
nous parsemons Il est préférable que nous parsemons des pétales de rose sur le lit. It’s preferable we sprinkle rose petals on the bed.
vous parsez Il est nécessaire que vous parsez les herbes sur la viande. It’s necessary you sprinkle herbs on the meat.
ils parsent Il est essentiel qu’ils parsent des pétales de fleurs sur le sol. It’s essential they sprinkle flower petals on the ground.
elles parsent Il est crucial qu’elles parsent du sel sur la route glacée. It’s crucial they sprinkle salt on the icy road.

Other Conjugations for Parsemer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb parsemer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Parsemer – 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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