partir subjunctive conjugation
Partir (to leave/depart) in the subjunctive: parte, partes, parte, partions, partiez, partent.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
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| tu | |
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ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the subjunctive
The subjonctif présent follows que after wishes, necessity, emotion and doubt: “Il faut que tu viennes.”
How it is formed
Take the ils form of the present, drop -ent and add e, es, e, ions, iez, ent. Nous and vous often take the imparfait stem. Fully irregular: être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, savoir, vouloir, valoir, falloir.
Partir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Partir in a sentence
- Je pars demain.I am leaving tomorrow.
- Elle est partie tôt.She left early.
Takes être; intransitive, unlike 'quitter' which needs a direct object.
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of partir?
Partir in the French subjunctive: je parte, tu partes, il/elle/on parte, nous partions, vous partiez, ils/elles partent.
Is partir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je parte; tu partes; il/elle/on parte; nous partions; vous partiez; ils/elles partent.
When do you use the French subjunctive?
The subjonctif présent follows que after wishes, necessity, emotion and doubt: “Il faut que tu viennes.”
How is the subjunctive formed?
Take the ils form of the present, drop -ent and add e, es, e, ions, iez, ent. Nous and vous often take the imparfait stem. Fully irregular: être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, savoir, vouloir, valoir, falloir.
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