Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Introduction to the verb prodiguer
The English translation of the French verb prodiguer is “to lavish” or “to bestow”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “pro-dee-guh-ay”.
The word “prodiguer” comes from the Latin word “prodigere”, meaning “to squander” or “to waste”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express an action that is desired or hoped for, but not certain or guaranteed.
Example 1: J’aimerais que tu me prodigues tes conseils. (I would like for you to lavish your advice on me.)
Example 2: Il faut que nous prodiguions de l’amour à ceux qui nous entourent. (We must bestow love upon those around us.)
Example 3: Je souhaite qu’ils ne prodiguent pas trop d’argent dans cette entreprise risquée. (I hope they don’t squander too much money on this risky venture.)
English translations:
Example 1: I would like for you to lavish your advice on me.
Example 2: We must bestow love upon those around us.
Example 3: I hope they don’t squander too much money on this risky venture.
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of prodiguer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | prodigue | Je ne crois pas que je prodigue de bons conseils. | I don’t think I give good advice. |
tu | prodigues | Je préfère que tu prodigues des compliments. | I prefer you give compliments. |
il | prodigue | Il est temps qu’il prodigue son savoir. | It’s time he shares his knowledge. |
elle | prodigue | Elle veut que j’aille à un médecin qui prodigue de bons soins. | She wants me to see a doctor who gives good care. |
on | prodigue | Il est important qu’on prodigue de l’aide aux nécessiteux. | It’s important we give help to the needy. |
nous | prodiguions | Je suis sûr que nous prodiguions de bons conseils. | I am sure we give good advice. |
vous | prodiguiez | Il est nécessaire que vous prodiguiez de l’affection. | It’s necessary you show affection. |
ils | prodiguent | Il est essentiel qu’ils prodiguent de l’amour. | It’s essential they show love. |
elles | prodiguent | Il est crucial qu’elles prodiguent de l’attention. | It’s crucial they give attention. |
Other Conjugations for Prodiguer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb prodiguer
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Prodiguer – 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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