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

Introduction to the verb blâmer

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The English translation of the French verb “blâmer” is “to blame.” It is pronounced as “blah-may.”

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The word “blâmer” comes from the Old French verb “blasmer,” which has its roots in the Latin word “blasphemare” meaning “to speak ill of.” In everyday French, “blâmer” is commonly used to express the act of reproaching, criticizing, or holding someone responsible for a fault or mistake.

Examples:

Je ne peux pas te blâmer pour cette erreur. (I can’t blame you for this mistake.)
Les parents ont blâmé le professeur pour la mauvaise note de leur enfant. (The parents blamed the teacher for their child’s bad grade.)
Il a été blâmé par ses collègues pour son manque de professionnalisme. (He was blamed by his colleagues for his lack of professionalism.)

Blâmer – 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 blâmer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	blâme	Je blâme mon frère pour son retard.	I blame my brother for his lateness.
Tu	blames	Tu ne peux pas me blâmer pour ça.	You can’t blame me for that.
Il/Elle	blâme	Elle blâme son collègue pour l’erreur.	She blames her colleague for the mistake.
On	blâme	On ne devrait pas te blâmer pour cela.	One shouldn’t blame you for that.
Nous	blâmons	Nous blâmons le gouvernement pour cette situation.	We blame the government for this situation.
Vous	blâmez	Vous blâmez toujours les autres.	You always blame others.
Ils/Elles	blâment	Ils blâment leur professeur pour leur échec.	They blame their teacher for their failure.