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

Introduction to the verb concasser

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The English translation of the French verb “concasser” is “to crush” or “to grind”. The infinitive form “concasser” is pronounced as “kohn-kah-sey”.

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The word “concasser” has its origin in the Latin word “conquassare”, meaning “to shatter” or “to break into pieces”. In everyday French, it is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe the action of crushing or grinding ingredients, such as spices, nuts, or garlic, to obtain a coarse or fine texture.

Examples:

Je vais concasser les noix pour la recette. (I’m going to crush the nuts for the recipe.)
Il faut concasser l’ail avant de l’ajouter à la sauce. (You need to crush the garlic before adding it to the sauce.)
Concassez les épices jusqu’à obtenir une poudre fine. (Crush the spices until you obtain a fine powder.)

Concasser – 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 concasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	concasse	Je concasse les noix.	I crush the nuts.
tu	concasses	Tu concasses l’ail.	You crush the garlic.
il	concasse	Il concasse les tomates.	He crushes the tomatoes.
elle	concasse	Elle concasse les épices.	She crushes the spices.
on	concasse	On concasse les herbes.	One crushes the herbs.
nous	concassons	Nous concassons les grains de café.	We crush the coffee beans.
vous	concassez	Vous concassez les biscuits.	You crush the biscuits.
ils	concassent	Ils concassent les amandes.	They (masculine) crush the almonds.
elles	concassent	Elles concassent les noix de cajou.	They (feminine) crush the cashews.