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

Introduction to the verb aguerrir

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The English translation of the French verb aguerrir is “to season/to toughen up”. It is pronounced as “ah-geh-reehr”.

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The language origin of aguerrir can be traced back to the Old French word “aguerrir” which meant “to harden/toughen up”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of becoming experienced or hardened through difficult or challenging experiences.

Examples:

Les soldats ont été aguerris par les dures conditions de la guerre. (The soldiers were toughened up by the harsh conditions of war.)
Ma sœur a été aguerrie lors de son stage en entreprise. (My sister was seasoned during her internship.)
Les athlètes doivent s’aguerrir avant une compétition importante. (Athletes must toughen up before an important competition.)

Aguerrir – 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 aguerrir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	aguerris	Je m’aguerris rapidement.	I am getting hardened quickly.
Tu	aguerris	Tu t’aguerris en pratiquant.	You are getting hardened by practicing.
Il	aguerrit	Il s’aguerrit avec le temps.	He is getting hardened with time.
Elle	aguerrit	Elle s’aguerrit en combattant.	She is getting hardened by fighting.
On	aguerrit	On s’aguerrit en affrontant des défis.	One gets hardened by facing challenges.
Nous	aguerrissons	Nous nous aguerrissons ensemble.	We are getting hardened together.
Vous	aguerrissez	Vous vous aguerrissez rapidement.	You are getting hardened quickly.
Ils	aguerrissent	Ils s’aguerrissent en s’entraînant.	They are getting hardened by training.
Elles	aguerrissent	Elles s’aguerrissent en explorant.	They are getting hardened by exploring.