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

Introduction to the verb apposer

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The English translation of the French verb “apposer” is “to affix” or “to attach”. The infinitive form of “apposer” is pronounced as [a.po.ze].

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The verb “apposer” comes from the Latin word “appōnere”, which means “to place upon”. In everyday French, it is used to describe the action of attaching or affixing something to a surface, often to indicate information or labels. Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai apposé ma signature en bas du contrat.
(I affixed my signature at the bottom of the contract.)
Le médecin a apposé un pansement sur la plaie.
(The doctor applied a bandage to the wound.)
Nous devons apposer le cachet de l’entreprise sur chaque document.
(We need to affix the company stamp on each document.)

Apposer – 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 apposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’appose	J’appose une affiche sur le mur.	I affix a poster on the wall.
Tu	Tu apposes	Tu apposes ta signature sur le contrat.	You affix your signature on the contract.
Il	Il appose	Il appose un tampon sur le document.	He affixes a stamp on the document.
Elle	Elle appose	Elle appose une étiquette sur la boîte.	She affixes a label on the box.
On	On appose	On appose un autocollant sur la voiture.	One affixes a sticker on the car.
Nous	Nous apposons	Nous apposons notre logo sur les produits.	We affix our logo on the products.
Vous	Vous apposez	Vous apposez votre signature sur le formulaire.	You affix your signature on the form.
Ils	Ils apposent	Ils apposent des affiches dans la rue.	They affix posters in the street.
Elles	Elles apposent	Elles apposent des timbres sur les lettres.	They affix stamps on the letters.