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

Introduction to the verb casemater

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The English translation of the French verb “casemater” is “to checkmate”. The infinitive form is pronounced as [kazma.te].

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The verb “casemater” has its origins in the French word “cas” meaning “chess” and “mat” meaning “checkmate”. It is primarily used in everyday French in the context of chess to refer to the act of putting the opponent’s king in a position where it cannot avoid capture.

Examples:

J’ai réussi à casemater mon adversaire en seulement dix coups. (I managed to checkmate my opponent in just ten moves.)
Il a été casematé par son ami lors de leur partie d’échecs. (He was checkmated by his friend during their chess game.)
Tu devrais te méfier, il essaie de te casemater. (You should be careful, he’s trying to checkmate you.)

Casemater – 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 casemater

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	casemate	Je casemate souvent.	I take cover often.
Tu	casemates	Tu casemates en silence.	You take cover silently.
Il	casemate	Il casemate près du mur.	He takes cover near the wall.
Elle	casemate	Elle casemate pendant l’attaque.	She takes cover during the attack.
On	casemate	On casemate pour se protéger.	One takes cover to protect oneself.
Nous	casematons	Nous casematons ensemble.	We take cover together.
Vous	casematez	Vous casematez rapidement.	You take cover quickly.
Ils	casematent	Ils casematent avec prudence.	They take cover cautiously.
Elles	casematent	Elles casematent dans les tranchées.	They take cover in the trenches.