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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb regréer

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The English translation of the French verb regréer is “to refit.” It is pronounced “reh-greh-ay.”

Regréer comes from the Old French word “regreer,” meaning “to equip, prepare, or repair.” It originated from the Latin word “regredere,” which means “to go back or return.” In modern French, it is most often used in the context of boats or ships, referring to the process of repairing or refitting them.

In everyday French, regréer is used in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, a desire, or a hypothetical situation. It is often used with the conjunction “que” to introduce a dependent clause.

Here are three simple examples of regréer in the Subjonctif Présent tense:

  1. Je souhaite que tu regrées le bateau avant notre prochaine sortie en mer. (I wish that you refit the boat before our next trip at sea.)
  2. Il est important que nous regréions le bateau avant la saison des tempêtes. (It is important that we refit the boat before storm season.)
  3. J’aimerais que le capitaine regrée le bateau avant notre départ. (I would like the captain to refit the boat before we leave.)

In these examples, the Subjonctif Présent tense is used to express a desire or a wish for the boat to be refitted. Without the use of the Subjonctif, the sentences would sound more direct and imperative.

Overall, regréer is a versatile verb that is commonly used in the context of sailing and boating, but can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any type of repair or refitting.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je regrège Il faut que je regrège mon patron. I must flatter my boss.
tu regrèges Il est important que tu regrèges. It’s important you flatter.
il regrège Elle veut qu’il regrège sa femme. She wants him to flatter his wife.
elle regrège Il est crucial qu’elle regrège ses parents. It’s crucial she flatter her parents.
on regrège Il est possible qu’on regrège notre entourage. It’s possible we flatter our entourage.
nous regréions Il est préférable que nous regréions nos amis. It’s preferable we flatter our friends.
vous regrégiez Il est nécessaire que vous regrégiez vos collègues. It’s necessary you flatter your colleagues.
ils regrègent Il est essentiel qu’ils regrègent leur patron. It’s essential they flatter their boss.
elles regrègent Il est crucial qu’elles regrègent leur famille. It’s crucial they flatter their family.

Other Conjugations for Regréer.

   
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    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb regréer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Regréer – 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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