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

Introduction to the verb cohériter

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to inherit together; [ko-e-ri-te]

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“Cohériter” comes from the combination of the prefix “co-” (which means “together”) and the verb “hériter” (which means “to inherit”). It refers to the action of inheriting something together with someone else.

Examples:

Mes sœurs et moi allons cohériter la maison de nos parents. (My sisters and I are going to inherit our parents’ house together.)
Il a décidé de cohériter avec sa nièce plutôt qu’avec ses frères. (He decided to inherit together with his niece instead of his brothers.)
Les cousins ont été surpris d’apprendre qu’ils allaient cohériter de la fortune de leur grand-mère. (The cousins were surprised to learn that they were going to inherit their grandmother’s fortune together.)

Cohériter – 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 cohériter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	cohérite	Je cohérite	I coinherit
Tu	cohérites	Tu cohérites	You coinherit
Il	cohérite	Il cohérite	He coinherits
Elle	cohérite	Elle cohérite	She coinherits
On	cohérite	On cohérite	One coinherits
Nous	cohéritons	Nous cohéritons	We coinherit
Vous	cohéritez	Vous cohéritez	You coinherit
Ils	cohéritent	Ils cohéritent	They coinherit
Elles	cohéritent	Elles cohéritent	They coinherit