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

Introduction to the verb adonner

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The English translation of the French verb “adonner” is “to indulge” or “to pamper.” The infinitive form of “adonner” is pronounced as “ah-doh-neh.”

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The word “adonner” has its origins in the Old French word “doner,” meaning “to give” or “to grant.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to convey the idea of indulging in something, usually in a positive or pleasurable way. Here are three examples of its usage:

Je me suis adonné à la lecture de romans pendant mes vacances.
(I indulged in reading novels during my vacation.)
Elle s’adonne au yoga tous les matins.
(She indulges in yoga every morning.)
Nous nous adonnons à la dégustation de vins lors de nos voyages.
(We indulge in wine tasting during our trips.)

Please note that the translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.

Adonner – 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 adonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’adonne	J’adonne mon temps à aider les autres.	I dedicate my time to helping others.
Tu	tu adonnes	Tu adonnes beaucoup d’énergie à ton travail.	You dedicate a lot of energy to your work.
Il	il adonne	Il adonne son argent à des œuvres caritatives.	He dedicates his money to charitable causes.
Elle	elle adonne	Elle adonne son talent à la musique.	She dedicates her talent to music.
On	on adonne	On adonne notre attention aux détails.	We dedicate our attention to details.
Nous	nous adonnons	Nous nous adonnons à nos passions.	We dedicate ourselves to our passions.
Vous	vous adonnez	Vous adonnez votre temps à aider les autres.	You dedicate your time to helping others.
Ils	ils adonnent	Ils adonnent leurs efforts à la protection de l’environnement.	They dedicate their efforts to protecting the environment.
Elles	elles adonnent	Elles adonnent leur énergie à des causes humanitaires.	They dedicate their energy to humanitarian causes.