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

Introduction to the verb banner

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The English translation of the French verb “banner” is “to hoist” or “to raise.” The infinitive form of “banner” is pronounced as “bah-nay.”

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The word “banner” originated from the Old French word “banere,” which referred to a military flag or standard. In everyday French, “banner” is most often used to mean “to hoist” or “to raise,” particularly in the context of raising a flag or a sail. It can also be used metaphorically to convey the idea of raising or lifting something figuratively.

Examples:

Je vais banner le drapeau français lors de la cérémonie. (I’m going to hoist the French flag during the ceremony.)
Les marins ont banni les voiles pour profiter du vent fort. (The sailors hoisted the sails to take advantage of the strong wind.)
Il a banni sa voix pour se faire entendre dans la foule. (He raised his voice to make himself heard in the crowd.)

Banner – 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 banner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	bannis	Je bannis mes mauvaises habitudes.	I banish my bad habits.
Tu	bannis	Tu bannis les idées négatives.	You banish negative thoughts.
Il	bannit	Il bannit les personnes toxiques de sa vie.	He banishes toxic people from his life.
Elle	bannit	Elle bannit les produits chimiques de sa maison.	She banishes chemicals from her house.
On	bannit	On bannit les armes dans cette ville.	We banish weapons in this city.
Nous	bannissons	Nous bannissons les comportements irrespectueux.	We banish disrespectful behaviors.
Vous	bannissez	Vous bannissez les mauvaises influences.	You banish bad influences.
Ils	bannissent	Ils bannissent les pratiques discriminatoires.	They banish discriminatory practices.
Elles	bannissent	Elles bannissent les pensées négatives.	They banish negative thoughts.