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

Introduction to the verb accroître

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The English translation of the French verb accroître is “to increase” or “to grow.” It is pronounced as “ah-kroy-truh” in the infinitive form.

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The word accroître has Latin origins, derived from the verb “accrescere” which means “to increase” or “to grow.” It is commonly used in everyday French and can be used in various contexts, such as talking about physical growth, increase in numbers or quantity, or even metaphorical growth and development.

Examples of accroître in everyday French:

L’économie du pays a accru de 5% l’année dernière. (The country’s economy grew by 5% last year.)
L’entreprise cherche à accroître sa part de marché en investissant dans la publicité. (The company is looking to increase its market share by investing in advertising.)
La population de cette ville a beaucoup accru ces dernières années. (The population of this city has greatly increased in recent years.)

Accroître – 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 accroître

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’accrois	Je m’accrois à mes rêves.	I cling to my dreams.
Tu	tu accrois	Tu accrois ta collection de livres.	You increase your book collection.
Il	il accroît	Il accroît ses connaissances.	He expands his knowledge.
Elle	elle accroît	Elle accroît son influence dans l’entreprise.	She increases her influence in the company.
On	on accroît	On accroît nos chances de réussite.	We increase our chances of success.
Nous	nous accroissons	Nous accroissons notre productivité.	We increase our productivity.
Vous	vous accroissez	Vous accroissez votre expérience.	You are increasing your experience.
Ils	ils accroissent	Ils accroissent leur richesse.	They are increasing their wealth.
Elles	elles accroissent	Elles accroissent leur engagement envers l’environnement.	They are increasing their commitment to the environment.