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

Introduction to the verb agonir

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The English translation of the French verb agonir is “to heap insults on” or “to shower with abuse”. The infinitive form is pronounced “ah-goh-neer”.

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The language origin of agonir is from the Latin word “agonizāre”, meaning “to torment”. In everyday French, it is most often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is being verbally attacked or criticized.

Example 1: Elle agonit ses collègues de travail avec des remarques désobligeantes. (She heaps insults on her coworkers with unpleasant remarks.)

Example 2: Les supporters ont agonisé l’arbitre pendant tout le match. (The fans showered the referee with abuse throughout the game.)

Example 3: Le professeur a agonisé l’élève pour son manque de travail. (The teacher criticized the student for his lack of effort.)

Agonir – 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 agonir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’agonis	J’agonise à cause de toi.	I am berating you because of you.
Tu	Tu agonis	Tu agonises facilement.	You easily berate.
Il	Il agonit	Il agonit ses ennemis.	He berates his enemies.
Elle	Elle agonit	Elle agonit son ex.	She berates her ex.
On	On agonit	On agonit les coupables.	We berate the guilty.
Nous	Nous agonissons	Nous agonissons ensemble.	We berate together.
Vous	Vous agonissez	Vous agonissez trop fort.	You berate too loudly.
Ils	Ils agonissent	Ils agonissent leur ami.	They berate their friend.
Elles	Elles agonissent	Elles agonissent les menteurs.	They berate the liars.