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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb pâter

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The English translation of the French verb pâter is “to knead.” It is pronounced as “pah-tay” in the infinitive form.

The origin of the word pâter can be traced back to the Latin word “pactare,” which means “to make a deal.” In modern French, it is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or doubt.

Examples of pâter in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Il faut que tu pâtes la pâte jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit bien lisse. (You need to knead the dough until it is smooth.)
  2. Je souhaite que tu pâtes le pain pour le dîner. (I hope you knead the bread for dinner.)
  3. Il est important que vous pâtiez bien la pâte avant de la mettre au four. (It is important that you knead the dough well before putting it in the oven.)

English translations:

  1. You need to knead the dough until it is smooth.
  2. I hope you knead the bread for dinner.
  3. It is important that you knead the dough well before putting it in the oven.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je patte Je doute que je patte. I doubt I knead.
tu pattes Je suis content que tu pattes. I am happy you knead.
il patte Il est possible qu’il patte. It’s possible he kneads.
elle patte Elle préfère que j’elle patte. She prefers her to knead.
on patte Il est important qu’on patte. It’s important we knead.
nous pattions Il est préférable que nous pattions. It’s preferable we knead.
vous pattiez Il est nécessaire que vous pattiez. It’s necessary you knead.
ils pattent Il est essentiel qu’ils pattent. It’s essential they knead.
elles pattent Il est crucial qu’elles pattent. It’s crucial they knead.

Other Conjugations for Pâter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pâter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pâter – 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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