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

Introduction to the verb arriser

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The English translation of the French verb “arriser” is “hoist” or “haul.” The infinitive form “arriser” is pronounced as “a-ree-zay.”

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The verb “arriser” originated from the Old French word “ressir,” which means “to raise.” In everyday French, “arriser” is most often used in a nautical context to refer to the action of hoisting or raising something, such as a sail or a flag, using ropes or pulleys.

Example 1: Ils ont arrisé les voiles du bateau.
Translation: They hoisted the sails of the boat.

Example 2: Nous devons arriser le drapeau chaque soir.
Translation: We must haul down the flag every evening.

Example 3: Le marin a arrisé le cordage avec habileté.
Translation: The sailor skillfully hauled the rope.

Arriser – 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 arriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	arrise	J’arrise au sommet de la montagne.	I climb to the top of the mountain.
Tu	arrises	Tu arrises avec moi.	You climb with me.
Il	arrise	Il arrise sur le toit.	He climbs on the roof.
Elle	arrise	Elle arrise rapidement.	She climbs quickly.
On	arrise	On arrise ensemble.	We climb together.
Nous	arrisons	Nous arrisons sans relâche.	We climb relentlessly.
Vous	arrisez	Vous arrisez prudemment.	You climb cautiously.
Ils	arrisent	Ils arrisent avec effort.	They climb with effort.
Elles	arrisent	Elles arrisent lentement.	They climb slowly.