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

Introduction to the verb apparenter

Get the present tense conjugation of apparenter. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

to relate; to connect; to associate

Table of Contents

Pronunciation: /a.pa.ʁɑ̃.te/

Origin: The verb “apparenter” comes from the French prefix “ap-” (meaning “to” or “toward”) and the verb “parenter” (meaning “to make related” or “to connect”).

Usage: “apparenter” is most often used in everyday French to express the action of making a relationship or connection between different elements.

Examples:

Les deux histoires apparentent les personnages principaux. (The two stories relate the main characters.)
Il a réussi à apparenter la chanson à un moment précis de sa vie. (He managed to connect the song to a specific moment in his life.)
Cette décision politique apparente les problèmes économiques aux enjeux sociaux. (This political decision associates economic issues with social challenges.)

Apparenter – 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 apparenter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’apparente	J’apparente mes collègues.	I associate my colleagues.
Tu	tu apparentes	Tu apparentes tes amis.	You associate your friends.
Il	il apparente	Il apparente son frère.	He associates his brother.
Elle	elle apparente	Elle apparente sa sœur.	She associates her sister.
On	on apparente	On apparente nos voisins.	We associate our neighbors.
Nous	nous apparentons	Nous apparentons nos enfants.	We associate our children.
Vous	vous apparentez	Vous apparentez vos collègues.	You associate your colleagues.
Ils	ils apparentent	Ils apparentent leurs amis.	They associate their friends.
Elles	elles apparentent	Elles apparentent leurs sœurs.	They associate their sisters.