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

Introduction to the verb affourager

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The English translation of the French verb “affourager” is “to feed” or “to provide forage for.” The infinitive form “affourager” is pronounced as “a-foo-ra-zhay.”

The word “affourager” comes from the combination of the prefix “af-” (which can indicate the idea of addition or attachment) and the noun “fourrage” (meaning “forage” or “fodder”). In everyday French, “affourager” is primarily used in agricultural contexts to refer to the act of providing feed or fodder for animals.

Three examples of its usage are:

  1. Les agriculteurs affouragent leurs vaches tous les matins.
    (Farmers feed their cows every morning.)

  2. Le fermier doit affourager ses chevaux avant l’hiver.
    (The farmer has to provide forage for his horses before winter.)

  3. Les éleveurs affouragent leurs lapins avec du foin frais.
    (Breeders feed their rabbits with fresh hay.)

Affourager – 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 affourager

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je j’affourage J’affourage les animaux tous les jours. I feed the animals every day.
Tu tu affourages Tu affourages les poules ce matin. You feed the chickens this morning.
Il il affourage Il affourage le bétail dans la ferme. He feeds the livestock on the farm.
Elle elle affourage Elle affourage les chevaux dans l’écurie. She feeds the horses in the stable.
On on affourage On affourage les chèvres dans l’enclos. We feed the goats in the pen.
Nous nous affourageons Nous affourageons les lapins dans leur cage. We feed the rabbits in their cage.
Vous vous affouragez Vous affouragez les vaches dans le pré. You feed the cows in the pasture.
Ils ils affouragent Ils affouragent les cochons à la ferme. They feed the pigs on the farm.
Elles elles affouragent Elles affouragent les moutons dans le champ. They feed the sheep in the field.

Other Conjugations for Affourager.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb affourager (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affourager

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