Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Introduction to the verb piloter
The English translation of the French verb piloter is “to pilot” or “to fly.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “pee-loh-ter.”
The origin of the word piloter comes from the French noun pilote, meaning “pilot.” It is derived from the Greek word pyloros, meaning “gatekeeper” or “helmsman.”
In everyday French, piloter is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a desire, wish, or opinion. It is often used after expressions such as “je souhaite que” (I wish that), “il faut que” (it is necessary that), or “je préfère que” (I prefer that).
Examples:
- Je souhaite que tu pilotes l’avion. (I wish that you pilot the plane.)
- Il faut que nous pilotions avec prudence. (It is necessary that we pilot carefully.)
- Je préfère que tu ne piloter pas seule. (I prefer that you don’t pilot alone.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of piloter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | pilote | Il est nécessaire que je pilote. | I’m necessary to pilot. |
tu | pilotes | Je veux que tu pilotes. | I want you to pilot. |
il | pilote | Il est probable qu’il pilote. | It’s probable he pilots. |
elle | pilote | Elle souhaite qu’elle pilote. | She wishes to pilot. |
on | pilote | Il est important qu’on pilote. | It’s important we pilot. |
nous | pilotions | Il est préférable que nous pilotions. | It’s preferable we pilot. |
vous | pilotiez | Il est nécessaire que vous pilotiez. | It’s necessary you pilot. |
ils | pilotent | Il est essentiel qu’ils pilotent. | It’s essential they pilot. |
elles | pilotent | Il est crucial qu’elles pilotent. | It’s crucial they pilot. |
Other Conjugations for Piloter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb piloter
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Piloter – 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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