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

Introduction to the verb bannir

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The English translation of the French verb bannir is “to ban” or “to forbid.” It is pronounced as “bah-NEER.”

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The word bannir comes from the Latin word “bannum” meaning “decree” or “proclamation.” In everyday French, bannir is most often used to refer to prohibiting or excluding someone or something from a particular place or activity.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Le gouvernement a banni la vente de boissons alcoolisées après 22 heures. (The government has banned the sale of alcohol after 10pm.)
L’enseignant a banni l’utilisation des téléphones portables en classe. (The teacher has banned the use of cell phones in class.)
Le parc a banni les chiens afin de préserver la sécurité des visiteurs. (The park has banned dogs in order to maintain the safety of visitors.)

Bannir – 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 bannir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Bannis	Je bannis mes ennemis.	I banish my enemies.
Tu	Bannis	Tu bannis ta famille.	You banish your family.
Il	Bannit	Il bannit ses mauvaises habitudes.	He banishes his bad habits.
Elle	Bannit	Elle bannit tout ce qui la dérange.	She banishes everything that bothers her.
On	Bannit	On bannit les personnes toxiques de notre vie.	We banish toxic people from our lives.
Nous	Bannissons	Nous bannissons la haine et la violence.	We banish hate and violence.
Vous	Bannissez	Vous bannissez les comportements inappropriés.	You banish inappropriate behavior.
Ils	Bannissent	Ils bannissent les mauvaises influences.	They banish bad influences.
Elles	Bannissent	Elles bannissent les mauvaises herbes de leur jardin.	They banish weeds from their garden.