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

Introduction to the verb assagir

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The English translation of the French verb assagir is “to calm down” or “to soothe.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ah-sa-zhee-r”.

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Assagir comes from the Old French word “assagier,” meaning “to calm down” or “to mitigate,” which in turn comes from the Latin word “assuaviare,” meaning “to sweeten.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of calming someone down or making a situation less intense.

Examples of its usage include:
1) “Elle essaie d’assagir sa colère avant de lui parler.” (She is trying to calm down her anger before talking to him.)
2) “Les parents ont réussi à assagir leur enfant en lui parlant doucement.” (The parents managed to soothe their child by speaking softly to him.)
3) “Le thé chaud peut aider à assagir tes nerfs.” (Hot tea can help soothe your nerves.)

Please note that the translations given are just one possible meaning of assagir, as it can also have a more general meaning of “to calm down” or “to soothe.”

Assagir – 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 assagir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’assagis	J’assagis mes colères.	I am calming down my anger.
tu	tu assagis	Tu assagis tes émotions.	You are controlling your emotions.
il	il assagit	Il assagit la situation.	He is calming down the situation.
elle	elle assagit	Elle assagit ses nerfs.	She is calming down her nerves.
on	on assagit	On assagit nos ardeurs.	We are cooling down our passions.
nous	nous assagissons	Nous assagissons le chaos.	We are calming down the chaos.
vous	vous assagissez	Vous assagissez vos impatiences.	You are calming down your impatiences.
ils	ils assagissent	Ils assagissent leurs peurs.	They are calming down their fears.
elles	elles assagissent	Elles assagissent leurs excès.	They are calming down their excesses.