Translation
to care for, to treat
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Word origin
A back-formation from soin ('care'), which is of disputed origin. It is most often traced to Frankish sunni ('care, concern'), though some accounts derive it from Latin somnium or soniare.
- Origin
- Frankish
- Root
- sunni
Other proposed origins
- Most often traced to Frankish sunni ('care, concern'). (sunni)
- Some accounts derive it from a Late Latin soniare ('to take care of'). (soniare)
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | soigne | soignais | soignai | soignerai | soignerais |
| tu | soignes | soignais | soignas | soigneras | soignerais |
| il/elle | soigne | soignait | soigna | soignera | soignerait |
| nous | soignons | soignions | soignâmes | soignerons | soignerions |
| vous | soignez | soigniez | soignâtes | soignerez | soigneriez |
| ils/elles | soignent | soignaient | soignèrent | soigneront | soigneraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | soigne | soignasse |
| tu | soignes | soignasses |
| il/elle | soigne | soignât |
| nous | soignions | soignassions |
| vous | soigniez | soignassiez |
| ils/elles | soignent | soignassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | soigne |
| nous | soignons |
| vous | soignez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- soignant
- Past participle
- soigné · soignée · soignés · soignées
Examples
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The doctor is going to treat you.
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She is taking care of her sick dog.
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We must treat this wound right away.
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My mother knows how to care for children.
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You must take care of yourself before work.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 12: soigner, aéroport, sage and 6 more words.