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

Introduction to the verb consacrer

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The English translation of the French verb “consacrer” is “to dedicate” or “to consecrate.” The infinitive form “consacrer” is pronounced as “koh-sah-kreh.”

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The word “consacrer” has a Latin origin, deriving from the Latin word “consecrare,” meaning “to consecrate” or “to dedicate.” In everyday French, “consacrer” is commonly used to express the act of devoting or dedicating something to a particular purpose or cause.

Examples:

J’ai décidé de consacrer ma vie à la médecine. (I have decided to dedicate my life to medicine.)
Elle consacre beaucoup de temps à son travail. (She devotes a lot of time to her work.)
Les bénévoles consacrent leur énergie à aider les personnes dans le besoin. (The volunteers dedicate their energy to helping people in need.)

Consacrer – 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 consacrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	consacre	Je consacre mon temps à étudier.	I dedicate my time to studying.
Tu	consacres	Tu consacres beaucoup d’énergie à ton travail.	You dedicate a lot of energy to your work.
Il	consacre	Il consacre ses weekends à faire du sport.	He dedicates his weekends to doing sports.
Elle	consacre	Elle consacre son temps libre à la lecture.	She dedicates her free time to reading.
On	consacre	On consacre beaucoup de ressources à ce projet.	We dedicate a lot of resources to this project.
Nous	consacrons	Nous consacrons notre temps à aider les autres.	We dedicate our time to helping others.
Vous	consacrez	Vous consacrez votre vie à la musique.	You dedicate your life to music.
Ils	consacrent	Ils consacrent leurs efforts à la réussite de l’entreprise.	They dedicate their efforts to the success of the company.
Elles	consacrent	Elles consacrent leur énergie à la protection de l’environnement.	They dedicate their energy to environmental protection.