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

Introduction to the verb assoupir

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The English translation of the French verb assoupir is “to doze off” or “to nod off”. The infinitive form, “assoupir”, is pronounced as ah-soo-peer.

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Assoupir comes from the Latin word “supplicare” meaning “to implore”. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe a state of sleepiness or drowsiness.

Examples:

Je commence à m’assoupir après un long jour de travail. (I am starting to doze off after a long day of work.)
Le bébé s’est assoupi dans mes bras. (The baby dozed off in my arms.)
La chaleur de l’après-midi m’a assoupi pendant la réunion. (The heat of the afternoon made me nod off during the meeting.)

Assoupir – 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 assoupir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’assoupis	Je m’assoupis en classe.	I doze off in class.
Tu	tu assoupis	Tu t’assoupis trop vite.	You doze off too quickly.
Il	il assoupit	Il assoupit ses ennemis.	He puts his enemies to sleep.
Elle	elle assoupit	Elle s’assoupit en écoutant de la musique.	She dozes off while listening to music.
On	on assoupit	On s’assoupit après un bon repas.	We doze off after a good meal.
Nous	nous assoupissons	Nous nous assoupissons ensemble.	We doze off together.
Vous	vous assoupissez	Vous vous assoupissez facilement.	You doze off easily.
Ils	ils assoupissent	Ils assoupissent leurs enfants avant le coucher.	They put their children to sleep before bedtime.
Elles	elles assoupissent	Elles s’assoupissent en regardant un film.	They doze off while watching a movie.