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

Introduction to the verb aliéner

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The English translation of the French verb “aliéner” is “to alienate.” The infinitive form “aliéner” is pronounced as [a.li.e.ne].

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The word “aliéner” originates from the Latin word “alienare,” meaning “to transfer ownership.” In everyday French, it is most often used in legal or financial contexts to describe the act of transferring property, rights, or assets to another person or entity.

Il a décidé d’aliéner son bien immobilier. (He decided to sell his real estate.)
La société a aliéné une partie de ses actions. (The company sold off a portion of its shares.)
Le contrat ne permet pas d’aliéner cette propriété. (The contract doesn’t allow for the alienation of this property.)

Note: Please keep in mind that machine translations may not always capture the full nuance or context of a word or phrase.

Aliéner – 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 aliéner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	aliène	J’aliène mes biens immobiliers.	I alienate my real estate.
tu	aliènes	Tu aliènes ta liberté.	You alienate your freedom.
il	aliène	Il aliène sa responsabilité.	He alienates his responsibility.
elle	aliène	Elle aliène son talent.	She alienates her talent.
on	aliène	On aliène notre confiance.	We alienate our trust.
nous	aliénons	Nous aliénons nos droits.	We alienate our rights.
vous	aliénez	Vous aliénez votre pouvoir.	You alienate your power.
ils	aliènent	Ils aliènent leur identité.	They alienate their identity.
elles	aliènent	Elles aliènent leur amour.	They alienate their love.