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

Introduction to the verb concourir

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The English translation of “concourir” is “to compete.” It is pronounced “kohn-koo-reer.”

Concourir comes from the Latin word “concursus” meaning “to run together” or “to meet.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to participating in a competition or working towards a common goal.

  1. Je vais concourir dans une course de natation. (I am going to compete in a swimming race.)
  2. Les entreprises rivales concourent pour obtenir le contrat. (Rival companies are competing to obtain the contract.)
  3. Les étudiants ont concouru pour le prix de la meilleure idée entrepreneuriale. (The students competed for the prize of best entrepreneurial idea.)

Concourir – 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 concourir

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je concours Je concours pour gagner. I compete to win.
tu concours Tu concours avec moi. You compete with me.
il concourt Il concourt pour l’équipe. He competes for the team.
elle concourt Elle concourt pour la première place. She competes for first place.
on concourt On concourt ensemble. We compete together.
nous concourons Nous concourons pour le même prix. We compete for the same prize.
vous concourez Vous concourez contre nous. You compete against us.
ils concourent Ils concourent pour le trophée. They compete for the trophy.
elles concourent Elles concourent dans différentes catégories. They compete in different categories.

Other Conjugations for Concourir.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb concourir    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concourir

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