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

Introduction to the verb communier

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The English translation of the French verb “communier” is “to receive communion.” The infinitive form “communier” is pronounced as koh-moo-nee-ay.

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The verb “communier” comes from the Latin word “communicare,” which means “to share” or “to participate in.” In everyday French, it is primarily used in a religious context to refer to the act of receiving the Eucharist during a religious service.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Je vais communier à la messe dominicale.
(I am going to receive communion at the Sunday Mass.)
Les fidèles communient pour exprimer leur foi.
(The faithful receive communion to express their faith.)
Elle a décidé de ne pas communier ce dimanche.
(She decided not to receive communion this Sunday.)

Communier – 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 communier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	communie	Je communie tous les dimanches.	I receive communion every Sunday.
tu	communies	Tu communies avec ferveur.	You receive communion fervently.
il	communie	Il communie régulièrement.	He receives communion regularly.
elle	communie	Elle communie avec dévotion.	She receives communion with devotion.
on	communie	On communie en groupe.	One receives communion in a group.
nous	communions	Nous communions ensemble.	We receive communion together.
vous	communiez	Vous communiez avec gratitude.	You receive communion with gratitude.
ils	communient	Ils communient avec foi.	They receive communion with faith.
elles	communient	Elles communient chaque semaine.	They receive communion every week.