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

Introduction to the verb blasonner

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The English translation of the French verb “blasonner” is “to blazon.” The infinitive form of “blasonner” is pronounced as “blah-soh-neh.”

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Blasonner originated from the Old French word “blason,” which means “coat of arms.” In everyday French, “blasonner” is primarily used in the context of describing and heraldically representing a coat of arms.

Examples:

Il a passé des heures à blasonner son arbre généalogique.
Translation: He spent hours blazoning his family tree.
Le héraldiste a été embauché pour blasonner les armoiries de la famille royale.
Translation: The heraldist was hired to blazon the royal family’s coat of arms.
Elle a décidé de blasonner son propre écusson pour représenter sa passion pour la musique.
Translation: She decided to blazon her own crest to represent her passion for music.

Blasonner – 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 blasonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je blasonne	Je blasonne le bouclier.	I blazon the shield.
tu	tu blasonnes	Tu blasonnes les armoiries.	You blazon the coat of arms.
il	il blasonne	Il blasonne la bannière.	He blazons the banner.
elle	elle blasonne	Elle blasonne l’écu.	She blazons the shield.
on	on blasonne	On blasonne les insignes.	One blazons the insignia.
nous	nous blasonnons	Nous blasonnons le casque.	We blazon the helmet.
vous	vous blasonnez	Vous blasonnez les emblèmes.	You blazon the emblems.
ils	ils blasonnent	Ils blasonnent les épées.	They blazon the swords.
elles	elles blasonnent	Elles blasonnent les devises.	They blazon the mottoes.