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

Introduction to the verb attribuer

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The English translation of the French verb “attribuer” is “to attribute.” The infinitive form “attribuer” is pronounced as “a-tree-bweh.”

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The word “attribuer” in French comes from the Latin word “attribuere,” which means to assign or allot. In everyday French, it is commonly used to express the action of assigning or attributing something to someone or something.

Examples:

J’ai attribué cette réussite à son travail acharné.
(I attributed this success to his hard work.)
On lui a attribué le prix du meilleur acteur.
(They awarded him the prize for best actor.)
Les juges vont attribuer une note à chaque candidat.
(The judges will assign a score to each candidate.)

Please note that these translations are provided for the verb “attribuer” in its most common usage, but the context may vary.

Attribuer – 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 attribuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’attribue	J’attribue la victoire à mon équipe.	I attribute the victory to my team.
Tu	tu attribues	Tu attribues trop de responsabilités à tes enfants.	You attribute too much responsibility to your children.
Il	il attribue	Il attribue le succès à son mentor.	He attributes success to his mentor.
Elle	elle attribue	Elle attribue son bonheur à son travail.	She attributes her happiness to her work.
On	on attribue	On attribue cette décision au directeur.	We attribute this decision to the manager.
Nous	nous attribuons	Nous nous attribuons les mérites de cette réalisation.	We attribute the merits of this achievement to ourselves.
Vous	vous attribuez	Vous attribuez ces erreurs aux autres.	You attribute these mistakes to others.
Ils	ils attribuent	Ils attribuent leur échec à la malchance.	They attribute their failure to bad luck.
Elles	elles attribuent	Elles attribuent leur succès à leur persévérance.	They attribute their success to their perseverance.