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

Introduction to the verb aheurter

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The English translation of the French verb “aheurter” is “to collide” or “to bump into”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “aheurter” is [a.œʁ.te].

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The word “aheurter” is derived from the Old French verb “ahurter”, which means “to daze” or “to stun”. In everyday French, “aheurter” is primarily used to describe physical collisions or accidental encounters.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je me suis aheurté à un mur. (I bumped into a wall.)
Le bus aheurte régulièrement la barrière. (The bus often collides with the barrier.)
Elle s’est aheurtée à son ex-petit ami dans la rue. (She bumped into her ex-boyfriend on the street.)

Aheurter – 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 aheurter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	aheurte	J’aheurte un mur.	I collide with a wall.
tu	aheurtes	Tu aheurtes la porte.	You collide with the door.
il	aheurte	Il aheurte un obstacle.	He collides with an obstacle.
elle	aheurte	Elle aheurte une table.	She collides with a table.
on	aheurte	On aheurte les voitures.	We collide with cars.
nous	aheurtons	Nous aheurtons le mur.	We collide with the wall.
vous	aheurtez	Vous aheurtez un arbre.	You collide with a tree.
ils	aheurtent	Ils aheurtent les objets.	They collide with objects.
elles	aheurtent	Elles aheurtent les murs.	They collide with walls.