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

Introduction to the verb acharner

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The English translation of the French verb “acharner” is “to pursue relentlessly” or “to work tirelessly.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [a.ʃaʁ.ne].

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In terms of language origin, “acharner” comes from the Old French word “acharnier,” which means “to attack” or “to pursue with violence.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who is determined and persistent in their actions, often in a negative or excessive way.

Examples:

Il s’est acharné sur son projet pendant des mois. (He relentlessly worked on his project for months.)
Les médias s’acharnent sur cette affaire depuis des semaines. (The media have been relentlessly pursuing this case for weeks.)
Malgré les obstacles, elle s’acharne à atteindre ses objectifs. (Despite the obstacles, she tirelessly pursues her goals.)

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Acharner – 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 acharner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’acharne	Je m’acharne pour réussir.	I persevere to succeed.
tu	t’acharnes	Tu t’acharnes sur ce problème.	You persevere on this problem.
il	s’acharne	Il s’acharne à terminer son travail.	He perseveres to finish his work.
elle	s’acharne	Elle s’acharne à atteindre ses objectifs.	She perseveres to achieve her goals.
on	s’acharne	On s’acharne pour trouver une solution.	We persevere to find a solution.
nous	nous acharnons	Nous nous acharnons à résoudre ce problème.	We persevere to solve this problem.
vous	vous acharnez	Vous vous acharnez à gagner ce match.	You persevere to win this game.
ils	s’acharnent	Ils s’acharnent à défendre leur cause.	They persevere to defend their cause.
elles	s’acharnent	Elles s’acharnent à améliorer leurs compétences.	They persevere to improve their skills.