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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb préposer

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The English translation of the French verb préposer is “to appoint” or “to assign.” It is pronounced “pray-poh-zay.”

The word préposer comes from the Latin word “praepositus,” meaning “put in charge.” In everyday French, the verb is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or possibility.

Example 1: Il faut que je prépose quelqu’un pour s’occuper de la décoration de la salle. (I need to appoint someone to take care of decorating the room.)
Example 2: Il est important que nous préposions des personnes qualifiées pour ce poste. (It is important that we assign qualified people to this position.)
Example 3: Je souhaite que tu préposes une réunion avec toutes les parties impliquées. (I wish for you to organize a meeting with all the parties involved.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je prépose Il faut que je prépose un nouveau projet. I must propose a new project.
tu préposes Je préfère que tu préposes une solution. I prefer you propose a solution.
il prépose Il est possible qu’il prépose un nouveau système. It’s possible he proposes a new system.
elle prépose Elle veut que j’elle prépose un plan d’action. She wants her to propose an action plan.
on prépose Il est important qu’on prépose des changements. It’s important we propose changes.
nous préposions Il est préférable que nous préposions une équipe. It’s preferable we propose a team.
vous préposiez Il est nécessaire que vous préposiez un budget. It’s necessary you propose a budget.
ils préposent Il est essentiel qu’ils préposent des solutions durables. It’s essential they propose sustainable solutions.
elles préposent Il est crucial qu’elles préposent des idées innovantes. It’s crucial they propose innovative ideas.

Other Conjugations for Préposer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb préposer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Préposer – 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.
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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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