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

Introduction to the verb abasourdir

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The English translation of the French verb abasourdir is “to stun” or “to amaze.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced ah-bah-soor-deer.

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Abasourdir originated from the Old French word “basdre,” meaning “to strike.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed, surprised, or shocked.

Examples:

La nouvelle de sa promotion l’a abasourdi. (The news of his promotion stunned him.)
Je suis abasourdie par la beauté de ce paysage. (I am amazed by the beauty of this landscape.)
Son comportement m’a abasourdi. (His behavior shocked me.)

Abasourdir – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of abasourdir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’abasourdis	J’abasourdis mes collègues avec mes talents de magicien.	I am astonishing my colleagues with my magician skills.
Tu	tu abasourdis	Tu abasourdis ton chien en lui criant dessus.	You are stunning your dog by shouting at it.
Il	il abasourdit	Il abasourdit tout le monde avec sa voix puissante.	He is stunning everyone with his powerful voice.
Elle	elle abasourdit	Elle abasourdit ses amis avec sa nouvelle voiture de luxe.	She is stunning her friends with her new luxury car.
On	on abasourdit	On abasourdit les spectateurs avec notre performance incroyable.	We are astonishing the audience with our incredible performance.
Nous	nous abasourdissons	Nous abasourdissons nos parents en annonçant notre mariage.	We are astonishing our parents by announcing our marriage.
Vous	vous abasourdissez	Vous abasourdissez vos invités avec vos talents culinaires.	You are stunning your guests with your culinary skills.
Ils	ils abasourdissent	Ils abasourdissent les juges avec leur danse époustouflante.	They are stunning the judges with their stunning dance.
Elles	elles abasourdissent	Elles abasourdissent leurs ennemies avec leurs stratégies de guerre.	They are stunning their enemies with their war strategies.