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

Introduction to the verb contre-manifester

Get the present tense conjugation of contre-manifester. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb “contre-manifester” is “to counter-demonstrate.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “contre-manifester” is: kohn-truh-mah-nee-fes-tay.

Table of Contents

The word “contre-manifester” is a compound verb formed by combining the prefix “contre-” (meaning “against”) and the verb “manifester” (meaning “to demonstrate”). It is mainly used in everyday French to express the action of protesting or demonstrating in opposition to another demonstration or event.

Examples of usage:

Les étudiants ont décidé de contre-manifester contre la réforme de l’éducation.
(The students decided to counter-demonstrate against the education reform.)
Les habitants du quartier ont organisé une manifestation pour contre-manifester contre le projet de construction d’une autoroute.
(The residents of the neighborhood organized a demonstration to counter-protest against the highway construction project.)
Certains groupes politiques ont appelé à contre-manifester lors de la marche des nationalistes.
(Certain political groups called for counter-demonstrating during the nationalists’ march.)

Contre-Manifester – 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-manifester

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	contre-manifeste	Je contre-manifeste contre la discrimination.	I counter-protest against discrimination.
tu	contre-manifestes	Tu contre-manifestes lors des manifestations étudiantes.	You counter-protest during student protests.
il	contre-manifeste	Il contre-manifeste contre les politiques du gouvernement.	He counter-protests against government policies.
elle	contre-manifeste	Elle contre-manifeste pour défendre les droits des travailleurs.	She counter-protests to defend workers’ rights.
on	contre-manifeste	On contre-manifeste pour soutenir l’égalité des genres.	One counter-protests to support gender equality.
nous	contre-manifestons	Nous contre-manifestons contre la violence policière.	We counter-protest against police violence.
vous	contre-manifestez	Vous contre-manifestez pour demander plus de justice sociale.	You counter-protest to demand more social justice.
ils	contre-manifestent	Ils contre-manifestent contre la corruption politique.	They counter-protest against political corruption.
elles	contre-manifestent	Elles contre-manifestent pour protéger l’environnement.	They counter-protest to protect the environment.