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

Introduction to the verb brasser

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The English translation of the French verb “brasser” is “to mix” or “to stir”. The infinitive form “brasser” is pronounced as [bra-se].

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The word “brasser” originated from the Old French term “bracier” meaning “to brew” or “to mix”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the action of mixing or stirring ingredients together. It is frequently used in the context of cooking or brewing, but can also be used metaphorically to indicate mixing or stirring in a more general sense.

Examples:

Je dois brasser la pâte jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit lisse. (I need to mix the dough until it is smooth.)
Le barman brasse les ingrédients pour préparer le cocktail. (The bartender stirs the ingredients to prepare the cocktail.)
Nous devons brasser les idées pour trouver une solution. (We need to mix our ideas to find a solution.)

Brasser – 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 brasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je brasse	Je brasse la bière.	I brew the beer.
Tu	tu brasses	Tu brasses les ingrédients.	You brew the ingredients.
Il	il brasse	Il brasse la boisson.	He brews the drink.
Elle	elle brasse	Elle brasse du café.	She brews some coffee.
On	on brasse	On brasse de la limonade.	One brews lemonade.
Nous	nous brassons	Nous brassons une nouvelle recette.	We brew a new recipe.
Vous	vous brassez	Vous brassez la bière artisanale.	You brew craft beer.
Ils	ils brassent	Ils brassent le thé.	They brew tea.
Elles	elles brassent	Elles brassent le vin.	They brew wine.