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

Introduction to the verb aviner

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The English translation of the French verb “aviner” is “to make drunk” or “to intoxicate.” The infinitive form “aviner” is pronounced as [a.vi.ne].

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The verb “aviner” is derived from the Old French word “avinier,” which came from the Latin word “advinare” meaning “to predict” or “to foretell.” In everyday French, the verb “aviner” is predominantly used in an informal context to express the action of making someone drunk or causing intoxication.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Il aime bien aviner ses amis lors des fêtes.
(He enjoys getting his friends drunk during parties.)
Ne te laisse pas aviner par ces verres de vin.
(Don’t let yourself get intoxicated by these glasses of wine.)
Mes parents m’ont aviné avec du champagne pour célébrer mon anniversaire.
(My parents made me drunk with champagne to celebrate my birthday.)

Aviner – 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 aviner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	avine	J’avine mon vin.	I get drunk on my wine.
Tu	avines	Tu avines souvent.	You get drunk often.
Il	avine	Il avine son verre.	He gets drunk with his glass.
Elle	avine	Elle avine ses amis.	She gets drunk with her friends.
On	avine	On avine en soirée.	One gets drunk at parties.
Nous	avinons	Nous avinons ensemble.	We get drunk together.
Vous	avinez	Vous avinez du champagne.	You (plural) get drunk on champagne.
Ils	avinent	Ils avinent en boîte.	They (masculine) get drunk at the club.
Elles	avinent	Elles avinent au bar.	They (feminine) get drunk at the bar.