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

Introduction to the verb bastillonner

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The English translation of the French verb “bastillonner” is “to reinforce with bars” or “to barricade with bars”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “bastillonner” is [bas.ti.jɔ.ne].

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The word “bastillonner” is derived from the noun “bastille,” which refers to a fortress or a stronghold. In everyday French, “bastillonner” is most often used to describe the action of fortifying or reinforcing something with bars or barricades, either physically or metaphorically.

Examples of usage:

Les manifestants ont décidé de bastillonner les rues pour empêcher les voitures d’avancer.
(The protesters decided to barricade the streets to prevent cars from moving forward.)
Pour protéger sa maison, il a choisi de bastillonner toutes les fenêtres.
(To protect his house, he chose to reinforce all the windows with bars.)
Le gouvernement a décidé de bastillonner les frontières pour renforcer la sécurité.
(The government decided to barricade the borders to enhance security.)

Bastillonner – 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 bastillonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	bastillonne	Je bastillonne la porte.	I barricade the door.
tu	bastillonnes	Tu bastillonnes les fenêtres.	You barricade the windows.
il	bastillonne	Il bastillonne la rue.	He barricades the street.
elle	bastillonne	Elle bastillonne l’entrée.	She barricades the entrance.
on	bastillonne	On bastillonne les accès.	One barricades the access points.
nous	bastillonnons	Nous bastillonnons la maison.	We barricade the house.
vous	bastillonnez	Vous bastillonnez la porte d’entrée.	You barricade the front door.
ils	bastillonnent	Ils bastillonnent les rues.	They barricade the streets.
elles	bastillonnent	Elles bastillonnent les fenêtres.	They barricade the windows.