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

Introduction to the verb adjurer

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The English translation of the French verb “adjurer” is “to adjure.” The infinitive form of “adjurer” is pronounced [a.dʒy.ʁe].

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“Adjurer” comes from the Latin word “adjurare,” which means “to bind by oath.” In everyday French, it is most often used to express strong and solemn requests or to urge someone to do something. Here are three examples of its usage:

J’adjure tous les témoins de dire la vérité. (I adjure all the witnesses to tell the truth.)
Elle l’adjura de ne pas partir. (She adjured him not to leave.)
Ils m’ont adjuré de garder le secret. (They adjured me to keep the secret.)

Please note that the English translations provided are general and may vary based on the context.

Adjurer – 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 adjurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	adjure	J’adjure mon ami de me rendre mon livre.	I adjure my friend to return my book.
tu	adjures	Tu adjures ton frère de ne pas partir.	You adjure your brother not to leave.
il	adjure	Il adjure son ennemi de se rendre.	He adjures his enemy to surrender.
elle	adjure	Elle adjure sa sœur de lui prêter de l’argent.	She adjures her sister to lend her some money.
on	adjure	On adjure les étudiants de respecter les règles.	One adjures the students to respect the rules.
nous	adjurons	Nous adjurons nos voisins de faire moins de bruit.	We adjure our neighbors to make less noise.
vous	adjurez	Vous adjurez vos enfants de ne pas jouer avec le feu.	You adjure your children not to play with fire.
ils	adjurent	Ils adjurent leurs amis de ne pas prendre de risques.	They adjure their friends not to take risks.
elles	adjurent	Elles adjurent leurs collègues de travailler plus dur.	They adjure their colleagues to work harder.