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

Introduction to the verb alléguer

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The English translation of the French verb “alléguer” is “to allege” or “to claim”. The infinitive form “alléguer” is pronounced as [a.le.ɡe].

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The verb “alléguer” originated from the Latin word “alegere”, meaning “to select” or “to choose”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to express the act of asserting or stating something as true, often with the intention of providing evidence or justification. It is often used in legal, journalistic, or academic contexts.

Examples of usage:

Il a allégué son innocence devant le tribunal.
(He alleged his innocence in front of the court.)
Le journaliste a allégué des faits troublants dans son article.
(The journalist alleged disturbing facts in his article.)
Elle allègue que ses compétences ont été sous-estimées.
(She claims that her skills have been underestimated.)

Alléguer – 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 alléguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	allègue	J’allègue des faits irréfutables.	I allege irrefutable facts.
tu	allègues	Tu allègues une mauvaise excuse.	You allege a poor excuse.
il	allègue	Il allègue son innocence.	He alleges his innocence.
elle	allègue	Elle allègue des fausses accusations.	She alleges false accusations.
on	allègue	On allègue une violation de la loi.	One alleges a violation of the law.
nous	alléguons	Nous alléguons un contrat invalide.	We allege an invalid contract.
vous	alléguez	Vous alléguez une mauvaise interprétation.	You allege a poor interpretation.
ils	allèguent	Ils allèguent une conspiration.	They allege a conspiracy.
elles	allèguent	Elles allèguent des erreurs graves.	They allege serious errors.