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

Introduction to the verb axer

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The English translation of the French verb “axer” is “to focus”. The infinitive form “axer” is pronounced as /ak.se/.

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Axer originates from the French noun “axe” which means “axis”. In everyday French, “axer” is commonly used to convey the idea of concentrating efforts or attention on a particular aspect or objective.

Examples:

Nous devons axer nos efforts sur la recherche scientifique.
(We need to focus our efforts on scientific research.)
Il faut axer la formation des employés sur les nouvelles technologies.
(It is necessary to focus employee training on new technologies.)
Le gouvernement entend axer sa politique sur l’éducation des enfants.
(The government intends to focus its policy on children’s education.)

Axer – 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 axer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’axe	J’axe mon travail sur mes objectifs.	I base my work on my goals.
tu	tu axes	Tu axes ton discours sur l’argument principal.	You base your speech on the main argument.
il	il axe	Il axe sa stratégie sur la satisfaction client.	He bases his strategy on customer satisfaction.
elle	elle axe	Elle axe sa recherche sur les nouvelles technologies.	She bases her research on new technologies.
on	on axe	On axe nos décisions sur les besoins de l’entreprise.	We base our decisions on the needs of the company.
nous	nous axons	Nous axons nos efforts sur la qualité du produit.	We base our efforts on the quality of the product.
vous	vous axez	Vous axez votre communication sur les réseaux sociaux.	You base your communication on social networks.
ils	ils axent	Ils axent leur politique sur l’écologie.	They base their policy on ecology.
elles	elles axent	Elles axent leur projet sur la durabilité.	They base their project on sustainability.