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

Introduction to the verb commissionner

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to commission, pronounce as “kom-ee-syo-neh”

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The verb “commissionner” in French comes from the noun “commission,” which ultimately derives from the Latin word “commissio.” It is used to express the action of entrusting someone with a specific task or mission. The verb is most often used in formal or professional contexts.

Examples:

Je vais commissionner un architecte pour concevoir notre maison. (I am going to commission an architect to design our house.)
La société a commissionné une étude de marché pour évaluer la demande. (The company commissioned a market study to evaluate the demand.)
Le gouvernement a commissionné un comité d’experts pour analyser la situation. (The government commissioned a committee of experts to analyze the situation.)

Commissionner – 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 commissionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	commissionne	Je commissionne un nouvel employé.	I commission a new employee.
Tu	commissionnes	Tu commissionnes le rapport.	You commission the report.
Il	commissionne	Il commissionne les travaux.	He commissions the works.
Elle	commissionne	Elle commissionne la rénovation.	She commissions the renovation.
On	commissionne	On commissionne une étude de marché.	One commissions a market study.
Nous	commissionnons	Nous commissionnons une œuvre d’art.	We commission a work of art.
Vous	commissionnez	Vous commissionnez l’audit.	You commission the audit.
Ils	commissionnent	Ils commissionnent de nouveaux projets.	They commission new projects.
Elles	commissionnent	Elles commissionnent les équipements.	They commission the equipment.