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

Introduction to the verb agréger

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The English translation of the French verb “agréger” is “to aggregate.” The infinitive form “agréger” is pronounced as [aɡ.ʁe.ʒe].

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The verb “agréger” comes from the Latin word “adgregare,” which means “to bring together.” In everyday French, “agréger” is commonly used to express the action of adding or joining elements together to form a whole.

Examples:

J’ai agrégé les données pour obtenir un résultat global. (I aggregated the data to obtain an overall result.)
Les différents départements ont été agrégés pour former une nouvelle entité. (The different departments were aggregated to form a new entity.)
Elle a agrégé les idées de divers auteurs pour écrire son livre. (She aggregated the ideas of various authors to write her book.)

Agréger – 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 agréger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	agrège	J’agrège des données.	I aggregate data.
tu	agrèges	Tu agrèges les informations.	You aggregate information.
il	agrège	Il agrège les résultats.	He aggregates the results.
elle	agrège	Elle agrège les données.	She aggregates the data.
on	agrège	On agrège les statistiques.	One aggregates the statistics.
nous	agrégeons	Nous agrégeons les valeurs.	We aggregate the values.
vous	agrégez	Vous agrégez les chiffres.	You aggregate the figures.
ils	agrègent	Ils agrègent les éléments.	They (masculine) aggregate the elements.
elles	agrègent	Elles agrègent les informations.	They (feminine) aggregate the information.