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

Introduction to the verb antiparasiter

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The English translation of the French verb antiparasiter is “to deworm”. The infinitive form, antiparasiter, is pronounced as ahn-tee-pah-rah-see-tay.

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Antiparasiter comes from the combination of the prefix “anti-” meaning “against” and the verb “parasiter” meaning “to infest with parasites”. It is primarily used in the context of veterinary medicine and animal care in everyday French.

Examples of usage:

Il faut régulièrement antiparasiter votre chien. (You need to regularly deworm your dog.)
Nous devons antiparasiter nos chevaux tous les six mois. (We have to deworm our horses every six months.)
Le vétérinaire recommande d’antiparasiter le chaton dès son plus jeune âge. (The veterinarian recommends deworming the kitten from a young age.)

Antiparasiter – 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 antiparasiter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	antiparasite	Je antiparasite ma maison.	I parasite-proof my house.
Tu	antiparasites	Tu antiparasites ton chien.	You parasite-proof your dog.
Il	antiparasite	Il antiparasite son jardin.	He parasite-proofs his garden.
Elle	antiparasite	Elle antiparasite sa peau.	She parasite-proofs her skin.
On	antiparasite	On antiparasite nos animaux.	We parasite-proof our animals.
Nous	antiparasitons	Nous antiparasitons notre potager.	We parasite-proof our vegetable garden.
Vous	antiparasitez	Vous antiparasitez vos plantes.	You parasite-proof your plants.
Ils	antiparasitent	Ils antiparasitent leur véhicule.	They parasite-proof their vehicle.
Elles	antiparasitent	Elles antiparasitent leur maison.	They parasite-proof their house.