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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb contenter

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to satisfy or to please; the infinitive form “contenter” is pronounced as “kohn-tahn-tey”

The French verb “contenter” comes from the Latin word “contentare,” which means “to satisfy.” In everyday French, it is most often used to express the idea of satisfaction or making someone happy.

Examples:

  1. Je ferai tout mon possible pour te contenter. (I will do my best to satisfy you.)
  2. Sa réponse ne l’a pas contenté. (His answer did not please him.)
  3. Nous devons contenter nos clients en leur offrant un service de qualité. (We have to satisfy our customers by providing them with quality service.)

Contenter – 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 contenter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je contente Je me contente de peu. I am satisfied with little.
Tu contentes Tu te contentes de rien. You are satisfied with nothing.
Il contente Il se contente de ce qu’il a. He is satisfied with what he has.
Elle contente Elle se contente de la vérité. She is satisfied with the truth.
On contente On se contente de l’essentiel. One is satisfied with the essentials.
Nous contentons Nous nous contentons de vivre. We are satisfied with living.
Vous contentez Vous vous contentez de ça ? Are you satisfied with that?
Ils contentent Ils se contentent de peu d’efforts. They are satisfied with little effort.
Elles contentent Elles se contentent de leur succès. They (feminine) are satisfied with their success.

Other Conjugations for Contenter.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contenter (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contenter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contenter

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

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contenter

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contenter

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contenter

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