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

Introduction to the verb brunir

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The English translation of the French verb brunir is “to brown” or “to darken.” The infinitive form, brunir, is pronounced “broo-neer.”

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Brunir comes from the French word “brun” meaning “brown” and the suffix “-ir” which is used to form infinitive verbs. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of making something darker or browning something, particularly in cooking.

Examples:

Je vais brunir la viande dans une poêle chaude. (I am going to brown the meat in a hot pan.)
Il faut bien brunir le pain avant de le servir avec la soupe. (You have to brown the bread well before serving it with the soup.)
Les rayons du soleil ont tendance à brunir la peau. (The sun’s rays have a tendency to darken the skin.)

Brunir – 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 brunir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je bruni	Je bruni mon cuivre.	I polish my copper.
Tu	Tu brunis	Tu brunis le métal.	You polish the metal.
Il	Il brunis	Il brunis son fusil.	He polishes his rifle.
Elle	Elle brunis	Elle brunis ses chaussures.	She polishes her shoes.
On	On brunis	On brunis la surface.	One polishes the surface.
Nous	Nous brunissons	Nous brunissons nos bijoux.	We polish our jewelry.
Vous	Vous brunissez	Vous brunissez les couverts.	You polish the silverware.
Ils	Ils brunissent	Ils brunissent leur voiture.	They polish their car.
Elles	Elles brunissent	Elles brunissent leurs chaînes.	They polish their chains.