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

Introduction to the verb accuser

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The English translation of the French verb “accuser” is “to accuse.” The infinitive form of the verb “accuser” is pronounced as [a-ky-zey].

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Accuser comes from the Latin word “accusare,” which means “to blame, to accuse.” In everyday French, it is most often used to express the act of accusing someone of something.

Examples:

Il m’accuse de voler son argent. (He accuses me of stealing his money.)
Les témoins l’ont accusé d’avoir menti. (The witnesses accused him of lying.)
Elle a été accusée de trahison. (She was accused of treason.)

Accuser – 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 accuser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’accuse	J’accuse mon frère d’avoir mangé mon dessert.	I accuse my brother of eating my dessert.
Tu	tu accuses	Tu accuses ton ami d’avoir menti.	You accuse your friend of lying.
Il	il accuse	Il accuse le suspect d’avoir volé l’argent.	He accuses the suspect of stealing the money.
Elle	elle accuse	Elle accuse son collègue de ne pas travailler assez.	She accuses her colleague of not working enough.
On	on accuse	On accuse les politiciens de corruption.	We accuse politicians of corruption.
Nous	nous accusons	Nous nous accusons mutuellement de tricher.	We accuse each other of cheating.
Vous	vous accusez	Vous accusez votre voisin de faire trop de bruit.	You accuse your neighbor of making too much noise.
Ils	ils accusent	Ils accusent leur professeur de favoritisme.	They accuse their teacher of favoritism.
Elles	elles accusent	Elles accusent leur patronne de harcèlement.	They accuse their boss of harassment.