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

Introduction to the verb accueillir

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The English translation of the French verb accueillir is “to welcome” and it is pronounced as “ah-koo-ay-eer”.

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Accueillir comes from the Old French word “acueillir” which means “to receive, welcome”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of welcoming someone, receiving them warmly or showing hospitality.

Examples of its usage are:

Nous allons accueillir nos invités avec un apéritif. (We will welcome our guests with an aperitif.)
Le nouveau directeur a été accueilli par une standing ovation. (The new director was welcomed with a standing ovation.)
La ville est fière d’accueillir le festival de musique chaque année. (The city is proud to welcome the music festival every year.)

Accueillir – 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 accueillir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	accueille	Je t’accueille chez moi.	I welcome you to my place.
Tu	accueilles	Tu accueilles les invités.	You welcome the guests.
Il	accueille	Il accueille les nouveaux étudiants.	He welcomes the new students.
Elle	accueille	Elle accueille les clients avec un sourire.	She welcomes the clients with a smile.
On	accueille	On accueille les touristes toute l’année.	We welcome tourists all year round.
Nous	accueillons	Nous accueillons chaleureusement nos amis.	We warmly welcome our friends.
Vous	accueillez	Vous accueillez les visiteurs à l’entrée.	You welcome visitors at the entrance.
Ils	accueillent	Ils accueillent les réfugiés avec compassion.	They welcome refugees with compassion.
Elles	accueillent	Elles accueillent les nouvelles idées.	They welcome new ideas.