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

Introduction to the verb bassiner

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The English translation of the French verb “bassiner” is “to annoy” or “to bother.” The infinitive form “bassiner” is pronounced as [ba-see-ney].

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The word “bassiner” originates from the French word “bassin” meaning “basin.” In everyday French, “bassiner” is commonly used to express the idea of annoying or bothering someone by repeatedly talking about the same subject or by being overly insistent.

Examples:

Arrête de me bassiner avec tes problèmes ! (Stop bothering me with your problems!)
Il ne fait que nous bassiner avec ses histoires sans intérêt. (He keeps annoying us with his pointless stories.)
Tu vas encore me bassiner avec ça toute la journée ? (Are you going to bother me with that all day again?)

Note: The translations provided are not literal but convey the meaning of the sentences in English.

Bassiner – 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 bassiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	bassine	Je bassine mes plantes tous les jours.	I water my plants every day.
tu	bassines	Tu bassines tes amis avec tes blagues.	You annoy your friends with your jokes.
il	bassine	Il bassine sa sœur avec ses histoires.	He annoys his sister with his stories.
elle	bassine	Elle bassine son frère avec ses questions.	She annoys her brother with her questions.
on	bassine	On bassine nos voisins avec notre musique.	We annoy our neighbors with our music.
nous	bassinons	Nous bassinons nos enfants avec des jouets.	We entertain our children with toys.
vous	bassinez	Vous nous bassinez avec vos problèmes.	You annoy us with your problems.
ils	bassinent	Ils bassinent leurs collègues avec leurs discussions.	They annoy their colleagues with their discussions.
elles	bassinent	Elles bassinent leurs parents avec leurs demandes.	They annoy their parents with their demands.