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

Introduction to the verb asphyxier

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The English translation of the French verb “asphyxier” is “to asphyxiate” or “to suffocate.” The pronunciation of its infinitive form, “asphyxier,” is “ahs-fee-zee-ay.”

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The word “asphyxier” originates from the Greek word “asphyxia,” meaning “lack of pulse.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of causing or experiencing suffocation or lack of oxygen.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

La fumée dense a asphyxié les victimes.
(The thick smoke suffocated the victims.)
Les parents ont évité que leur enfant s’asphyxie avec le petit jouet.
(The parents prevented their child from suffocating with the small toy.)
L’environnement pollué peut asphyxier les plantes.
(Polluted environment can suffocate plants.)

Asphyxier – 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 asphyxier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	asphyxie	J’asphyxie	I asphyxiate
tu	asphyxies	Tu asphyxies	You asphyxiate
il	asphyxie	Il asphyxie	He asphyxiates
elle	asphyxie	Elle asphyxie	She asphyxiates
on	asphyxie	On asphyxie	One/We/They asphyxiates
nous	asphyxions	Nous asphyxions	We asphyxiate
vous	asphyxiez	Vous asphyxiez	You asphyxiate
ils	asphyxient	Ils asphyxient	They asphyxiate
elles	asphyxient	Elles asphyxient	They asphyxiate