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

Introduction to the verb autopsier

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The English translation of the French verb “autopsier” is “to autopsy” or “to perform an autopsy.” The infinitive form of “autopsier” is pronounced as [oh-toh-see].

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The word “autopsier” has its origins in the Greek language. It comes from the Greek words “autos” meaning “self” and “opsis” meaning “sight” or “view.” In everyday French, “autopsier” is most commonly used in the medical and forensic contexts to refer to the process of examining a body after death to determine the cause of death or to gather medical information.

Here are three simple examples of how “autopsier” is used in everyday French:

Les médecins ont décidé d’autopsier le corps pour déterminer la cause du décès.
(The doctors decided to autopsy the body to determine the cause of death.)
Les experts ont autopsié le cadavre afin de collecter des indices pour l’enquête.
(The experts autopsied the corpse to collect clues for the investigation.)
Il est nécessaire d’autopsier les organes pour comprendre les maladies dans certains cas.
(It is necessary to autopsy organs to understand diseases in certain cases.)

Please note that the examples provided are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect real-life situations.

Autopsier – 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 autopsier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	autopsie	J’autopsie le corps.	I autopsy the body.
Tu	autopsies	Tu autopsies le cadavre.	You autopsy the corpse.
Il	autopsie	Il autopsie le défunt.	He autopsies the deceased.
Elle	autopsie	Elle autopsie le corps.	She autopsies the body.
On	autopsie	On autopsie le cadavre.	One autopsies the corpse.
Nous	autopsions	Nous autopsions le défunt.	We autopsy the deceased.
Vous	autopsiez	Vous autopsiez le corps.	You autopsy the body.
Ils	autopsient	Ils autopsient les cadavres.	They autopsy the corpses.
Elles	autopsient	Elles autopsient les corps.	They autopsy the bodies.