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

Introduction to the verb affaisser

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The English translation of the French verb “affaisser” is “to sag” or “to slump.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ah-feh-seh.”

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The word “affaisser” originated from the Old French word “afaisier,” which means “to grow weary.” In everyday French, “affaisser” is commonly used to describe a physical action of something losing its strength or support and sinking downward.

Examples:

Le canapé s’est affaissé après des années d’utilisation. (The couch sagged after years of use.)
Le toit de la maison s’affaisse sous le poids de la neige. (The roof of the house is sagging under the weight of the snow.)
Les épaules du vieil homme s’affaissent avec l’âge. (The old man’s shoulders slump with age.)

Affaisser – 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 affaisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’affaisse	Je m’affaisse devant lui.	I collapse in front of him.
tu	t’affaisses	Tu t’affaisses facilement.	You easily collapse.
il	s’affaisse	Il s’affaisse sous le poids.	He collapses under the weight.
elle	s’affaisse	Elle s’affaisse de fatigue.	She collapses from exhaustion.
on	s’affaisse	On s’affaisse en vieillissant.	One collapses as they age.
nous	nous affaissions	Nous nous affaissions rapidement.	We collapse quickly.
vous	vous affaissez	Vous vous affaissez devant elle.	You collapse in front of her.
ils	s’affaissent	Ils s’affaissent en marchant.	They collapse while walking.
elles	s’affaissent	Elles s’affaissent après l’effort.	They (feminine) collapse after exertion.