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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb reverser

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The English translation of the French verb reverser is “to reverse.” It is pronounced “ruh-vair-say” in the infinitive form.

The verb reverser comes from the Latin word “revertere,” meaning “to turn back.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Présent tense, which expresses a possibility, wish, or doubt.

Examples:

  1. Il faut que tu reverses la décision. (It is necessary that you reverse the decision.)
  2. Je doute qu’il reverse sa position. (I doubt that he will reverse his position.)
  3. J’aimerais que tu reverses ta décision. (I would like you to reverse your decision.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je reverse Il faut que je reverse la situation. I must reverse the situation.
tu reverses Je voudrais que tu reverses ton choix. I would like you to reverse your decision.
il reverse Il est possible qu’il reverse la décision. It’s possible he reverses the decision.
elle reverse Elle préfère que j’elle reverse le processus. She prefers her to reverse the process.
on reverse Il est important qu’on reverse la tendance. It’s important we reverse the trend.
nous reversions Il est préférable que nous reversions nos erreurs. It’s preferable we reverse our mistakes.
vous reversiez Il est nécessaire que vous reversiez les dommages. It’s necessary you reverse the damages.
ils reversent Il est essentiel qu’ils reversent la situation. It’s essential they reverse the situation.
elles reversent Il est crucial qu’elles reversent les conséquences. It’s crucial they reverse the consequences.

Other Conjugations for Reverser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb reverser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Reverser – 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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