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

Introduction to the verb combiner

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The English translation of the French verb “combiner” is “to combine.” The infinitive form of “combiner” is pronounced as “kohm-bee-neh.”

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The word “combiner” in French comes from the Latin word “combinare,” which means “to combine or unite.” In everyday French, “combiner” is most often used to express the action of bringing together or merging different elements or ideas.

Examples of usage:

Je vais combiner mes vacances avec mon travail.
(I’m going to combine my vacation with my work.)
Il a combiné différentes couleurs pour créer une œuvre d’art unique.
(He combined different colors to create a unique artwork.)
Nous devons combiner nos efforts pour atteindre nos objectifs communs.
(We need to combine our efforts to achieve our common goals.)

Combiner – 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 combiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	combine	Je combine les informations.	I combine the information.
tu	combines	Tu combines les couleurs.	You combine the colors.
il	combine	Il combine les ingrédients.	He combines the ingredients.
elle	combine	Elle combine les mots.	She combines the words.
on	combine	On combine les forces.	One/We combine the forces.
nous	combinons	Nous combinons nos efforts.	We combine our efforts.
vous	combinez	Vous combinez les méthodes.	You combine the methods.
ils	combinent	Ils combinent les idées.	They combine the ideas. (masculine/mixed)
elles	combinent	Elles combinent les pièces.	They combine the pieces. (feminine)