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

Introduction to the verb ahurir

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The English translation of the French verb ahurir is “to stun” or “to dumbfound.” It is pronounced as “ah-oo-reer.”

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The word ahurir comes from the Old French word “ahur,” which means “stunned” or “dazed.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of being surprised, shocked, or overwhelmed.

Here are three examples of its usage with their respective English translations:

Je suis ahuri par la beauté de ce paysage. (I am stunned by the beauty of this landscape.)
Les nouvelles du jour m’ont ahuri. (The news of the day dumbfounded me.)
Son ignorance m’ahurit. (His ignorance leaves me dumbfounded.)

These examples show how ahurir can be used in different contexts to express surprise, shock, or confusion.

Ahurir – 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 ahurir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’ahuris	J’ahuris tous les jours	I am amazed every day
Tu	Tu ahuris	Tu ahuris de plus en plus	You are getting more and more amazed
Il	Il ahurit	Il ahurit facilement	He easily gets amazed
Elle	Elle ahurit	Elle ahurit par sa beauté	She amazes with her beauty
On	On ahurit	On ahurit sans cesse	We are constantly amazed
Nous	Nous ahurissons	Nous ahurissons devant la beauté de la nature	We are amazed by the beauty of nature
Vous	Vous ahurissez	Vous ahurissez tous les spectateurs	You amaze all the spectators
Ils	Ils ahurissent	Ils ahurissent par leur performances	They amaze with their performances
Elles	Elles ahurissent	Elles ahurissent par leur intelligence	They amaze with their intelligence