Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Introduction to the verb patrouiller
The English translation of the French verb patrouiller is “to patrol.” The infinitive form of patrouiller is pronounced as “pah-troo-yay.”
The language origin of patrouiller can be traced back to the Old French word “patrouille,” meaning “night-watch” or “round.” It comes from the verb “patrouiller” meaning “to make rounds,” which is derived from the Latin word “patrullare” meaning “to go around.”
In everyday French, patrouiller is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which is used to express doubt, desire, or uncertainty. It can also be used to give orders or make requests in a polite manner.
Examples:
- Il faut que je patrouille dans le quartier ce soir. (I need to patrol the neighborhood tonight.)
- Je doute qu’ils patrouillent assez pour prévenir les vols. (I doubt that they patrol enough to prevent thefts.)
- Il est important que nous patrouillions régulièrement pour assurer la sécurité de la ville. (It is important that we patrol regularly to ensure the safety of the city.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of patrouiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | patrouille | Il est possible que je patrouille. | It’s possible I am patrolling. |
tu | patrouilles | Je préfère que tu patrouilles. | I prefer you patrol. |
il | patrouille | Il est nécessaire qu’il patrouille. | It’s necessary he patrols. |
elle | patrouille | Elle veut que j’elle patrouille. | She wants her to patrol. |
on | patrouille | Il est indispensable qu’on patrouille. | It’s indispensable we patrol. |
nous | patrouillions | Il est important que nous patrouillions. | It’s important we patrol. |
vous | patrouilliez | Il est crucial que vous patrouilliez. | It’s crucial you patrol. |
ils | patrouillent | Il est possible qu’ils patrouillent. | It’s possible they patrol. |
elles | patrouillent | Il est essentiel qu’elles patrouillent. | It’s essential they patrol. |
Other Conjugations for Patrouiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patrouiller
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Patrouiller – 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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