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

Introduction to the verb apostasier

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The English translation of the French verb “apostasier” is “to apostatize.” The infinitive form “apostasier” is pronounced as ah-poh-sta-zee-ay.

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The word “apostasier” originated from the Late Latin word “apostasiare,” which means “to abandon one’s religious faith.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of renouncing or abandoning a religious belief or faith.

Examples of usage:

Il a décidé d’apostasier et de quitter l’Église. (He decided to apostatize and leave the Church.)
Elle fut excommuniée après avoir apostasié. (She was excommunicated after apostatizing.)
Beaucoup de personnes ont été persécutées pour avoir apostasié. (Many people were persecuted for apostatizing.)

Apostasier – 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 apostasier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’apostasie	J’apostasie mon ancienne religion.	I apostatize my former religion.
Tu	tu apostasies	Tu apostasies tes croyances.	You apostatize your beliefs.
Il	il apostasie	Il apostasie sa foi.	He apostatizes his faith.
Elle	elle apostasie	Elle apostasie son dogme.	She apostatizes her dogma.
On	on apostasie	On apostasie le système en place.	One apostatizes the current system.
Nous	nous apostasions	Nous apostasions nos traditions.	We apostatize our traditions.
Vous	vous apostasiez	Vous apostasiez votre religion.	You apostatize your religion.
Ils	ils apostasient	Ils apostasient leurs valeurs.	They apostatize their values.
Elles	elles apostasient	Elles apostasient leurs principes.	They apostatize their principles.