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

Introduction to the verb concurrencer

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The English translation of the French verb “concurrencer” is “to compete with.” The infinitive form of “concurrencer” is pronounced as “koh-n-kuh-ruhn-seh.”

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The word “concurrencer” originates from the French noun “concurrence,” meaning “competition.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of competing with someone or something, especially in business or sports contexts.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Ils essaient de concurrencer les grandes marques. (They are trying to compete with the big brands.)
Cette équipe de football a réussi à concurrencer ses rivaux directs. (This football team managed to compete with its direct rivals.)
Notre entreprise doit se concurrencer avec les nouvelles startups du secteur. (Our company needs to compete with the new startups in the industry.)

Concurrencer – 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 concurrencer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je concurrence	Je concurrence mes collègues.	I compete with my colleagues.
Tu	Tu concurrences	Tu concurrences souvent.	You compete often.
Il	Il concurrence	Il concurrence son concurrent.	He competes with his competitor.
Elle	Elle concurrence	Elle concurrence une autre entreprise.	She competes with another company.
On	On concurrence	On concurrence tous les jours.	One competes every day.
Nous	Nous concurrençons	Nous concurrençons nos voisins.	We compete with our neighbors.
Vous	Vous concurrencez	Vous concurrencez les meilleures marques.	You compete with the top brands.
Ils	Ils concurrencent	Ils concurrencent leurs rivaux.	They compete with their rivals.
Elles	Elles concurrencent	Elles concurrencent les hommes.	They (feminine) compete with men.