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

Introduction to the verb affadir

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The English translation of the French verb affadir is “to make bland” or “to dull”. It is pronounced ah-fah-deer.

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Affadir comes from the Old French word “fadir” meaning “to weaken” or “to fade”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe food that has lost its flavor or excitement, but it can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that has become boring or uninteresting.

Examples:

Cette sauce est trop salée, elle a affadi le goût du plat. (This sauce is too salty, it has made the dish bland.)
Le temps a affadi les souvenirs de mon enfance. (Time has dulled my childhood memories.)
Je n’aime pas ce film, il m’a affadi. (I don’t like this movie, it has bored me.)

Affadir – 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 affadir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	affadis	Je m’affadis rapidement.	I quickly become bland.
tu	affadis	Tu affadis la sauce.	You make the sauce tasteless.
il	affadit	Il affadit le plat.	He makes the dish bland.
elle	affadit	Elle affadit la soupe.	She makes the soup tasteless.
on	affadit	On affadit facilement les aliments.	One can easily make food bland.
nous	affadissons	Nous affadissons la viande.	We make the meat tasteless.
vous	affadissez	Vous affadissez le repas.	You make the meal bland.
ils	affadissent	Ils affadissent les légumes.	They make the vegetables tasteless.
elles	affadissent	Elles affadissent la salade.	They make the salad bland.