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

Introduction to the verb advenir

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The English translation of the French verb advenir is “to happen” or “to occur.” It is pronounced “ahd-vee-nir.”

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The word advenir comes from the Latin word advenire, which means “to come to” or “to happen.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used to describe events or situations that occur unexpectedly or without control.

Examples:

Demain, il pourrait advenir un accident sur la route. (Tomorrow, an accident could happen on the road.)
Il est important de se préparer pour les événements qui pourraient advenir dans le futur. (It is important to prepare for events that could happen in the future.)
Que va-t-il advenir de notre amitié après tout cela? (What will happen to our friendship after all of this?)

Advenir – 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 advenir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’advient	J’advient en retard.	I arrive late.
Tu	Tu adviens	Tu adviens à la fête demain.	You are coming to the party tomorrow.
Il	Il advient	Il advient tout le temps.	He happens all the time.
Elle	Elle advient	Elle advient souvent en retard.	She often arrives late.
On	On advient	On advient à des conclusions hâtives.	We come to hasty conclusions.
Nous	Nous advenons	Nous advenons à la vérité.	We come to the truth.
Vous	Vous advenez	Vous advenez pour le dîner?	Are you coming for dinner?
Ils	Ils adviennent	Ils adviennent de partout.	They come from everywhere.
Elles	Elles adviennent	Elles adviennent ensemble.	They come together.