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

Introduction to the verb apurer

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The English translation of the French verb “apurer” is “to settle” or “to clear up”. The infinitive form “apurer” is pronounced as ah-pu-ray.

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The word “apurer” comes from the Latin word “apūrāre”, meaning “to purify” or “to clear”. In everyday French, “apurer” is most commonly used in the sense of resolving or settling a situation, often related to debts, accounts, or problems.

Examples:

J’ai besoin d’apurer mes dettes avant la fin du mois. (I need to settle my debts before the end of the month.)
Le comptable doit apurer les comptes de l’entreprise. (The accountant needs to clear up the company’s accounts.)
Nous devons apurer cette confusion pour éviter tout malentendu. (We need to clear up this confusion to avoid any misunderstanding.)

Apurer – 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 apurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’apure	J’apure mon compte bancaire.	I settle my bank account.
tu	tu apures	Tu apures tes dettes.	You settle your debts.
il	il apure	Il apure ses factures.	He settles his bills.
elle	elle apure	Elle apure ses impôts.	She settles her taxes.
on	on apure	On apure les dettes ensemble.	We settle the debts together.
nous	nous apurons	Nous apurons nos obligations.	We settle our obligations.
vous	vous apurez	Vous apurez vos dettes.	You settle your debts.
ils	ils apurent	Ils apurent leurs comptes.	They settle their accounts.
elles	elles apurent	Elles apurent leurs factures.	They settle their bills.