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

Introduction to the verb allégir

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English translation: To lighten / To alleviate

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Pronunciation: [a.le.ʒiʁ]

Language origin: Allégir is derived from the Old French word “legier” meaning “light” or “easy”. It can also be traced back to the Latin word “levigare” meaning “to make light or smooth”.

Usage: Allégir is most often used in everyday French to describe making something lighter or less heavy, both literally and figuratively.

Examples:

Je dois allégir mon sac à dos pour le voyage. – I need to lighten my backpack for the trip.
Il faut allégir le texte pour qu’il soit plus facile à comprendre. – The text needs to be lightened to make it easier to understand.
Le yoga m’aide à alléger mon stress quotidien. – Yoga helps me alleviate my everyday stress.

Allégir – 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 allégir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	allégis	J’allégis mes bagages.	I lighten my luggage.
tu	allégis	Tu allégis ta charge.	You lighten your load.
il	allégit	Il allégit le fardeau.	He lightens the burden.
elle	allégit	Elle allégit ses responsabilités.	She lightens her responsibilities.
on	allégit	On allégit la tâche.	We lighten the task.
nous	allégeons	Nous allégeons le fardeau.	We lighten the burden.
vous	allégez	Vous allégez vos valises.	You lighten your suitcases.
ils	allègent	Ils allègent leur voiture.	They lighten their car.
elles	allègent	Elles allègent leur fardeau.	They lighten their burden.