Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Introduction to the verb retrouver
The English translation of the French verb retrouver is “to find again” or “to meet again.” It is pronounced “ruh-troo-vay.”
Retrouver comes from the Latin word “retrahere,” meaning “to draw back.” It is most commonly used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense to express a wish, desire, or possibility.
Example 1: J’espère que je retrouve mon passeport avant le départ. (I hope I find my passport before the departure.)
Example 2: Il est important que nous retrouvions notre calme avant de prendre une décision. (It is important that we find our calm before making a decision.)
Example 3: Je souhaite que tu retrouves ta confiance en toi. (I wish for you to find your confidence again.)
Table of the Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of retrouver
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | retrouve | Il faut que je me retrouve. | I need to find myself. |
tu | retrouves | Je veux que tu retrouves tes clés. | I want you to find your keys. |
il | retrouve | Il est possible qu’il retrouve son chemin. | It’s possible he finds his way. |
elle | retrouve | Elle souhaite que j’elle retrouve ses amis. | She hopes her friends meet. |
on | retrouve | Il est important qu’on retrouve son calme. | It’s important we calm down. |
nous | retrouvions | Il est préférable que nous nous retrouvions. | It’s preferable we meet. |
vous | retrouviez | Il est nécessaire que vous vous retrouviez. | It’s necessary you meet. |
ils | retrouvent | Il est essentiel qu’ils se retrouvent. | It’s essential they meet. |
elles | retrouvent | Il est crucial qu’elles se retrouvent. | It’s crucial they meet. |
Other Conjugations for Retrouver.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver (this article)
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb retrouver
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Retrouver – 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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