Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contre-buter

Introduction to the verb contre-buter

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The English translation of the French verb “contre-buter” is “to oppose” or “to resist.” The infinitive form “contre-buter” is pronounced as “kohn-truh-byoo-tey.”

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The word “contre-buter” is formed by combining the prefix “contre-” meaning “against” and the verb “buter” meaning “to hit” or “to strike.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the act of opposing or resisting something or someone.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais contre-buter cette décision. (I am going to oppose this decision.)
Elle contre-bute fermement contre cette réforme. (She strongly resists this reform.)
Nous avons besoin d’un leader pour contre-buter les injustices. (We need a leader to stand up against injustices.)

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Contre-Buter – 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 contre-buter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	contre-bute	je contre-bute	I buttress
tu	contre-butes	tu contre-butes	you buttress
il	contre-bute	il contre-bute	he buttresses
elle	contre-bute	elle contre-bute	she buttresses
on	contre-bute	on contre-bute	one buttresses
nous	contre-butons	nous contre-butons	we buttress
vous	contre-butez	vous contre-butez	you buttress
ils	contre-buttent	ils contre-buttent	they buttress
elles	contre-buttent	elles contre-buttent	they buttress