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

Introduction to the verb coopter

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The English translation of the French verb “coopter” is “to co-opt.” The infinitive form “coopter” is pronounced as “koh-op-teh.”

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The word “coopter” has its language origin from the French verb “coopter,” which comes from the Latin verb “cooptare,” meaning “to choose, select.” In everyday French, “coopter” is often used in the context of politics, organizations, or committees, referring to the act of selecting or appointing someone as a member.

Examples of usage:

Les membres ont décidé de coopter un nouveau membre dans leur équipe.
(They decided to co-opt a new member into their team.)
Le président a coopté plusieurs experts pour conseiller le gouvernement.
(The president co-opted several experts to advise the government.)
Les organisations non gouvernementales ont coopté des membres de la société civile pour participer à la conférence.
(Non-governmental organizations co-opted members of civil society to participate in the conference.)

Coopter – 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 coopter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	coopte	Je coopte les membres du conseil.	I co-opt the members of the board.
Tu	cooptes	Tu cooptes de nouveaux collaborateurs.	You co-opt new collaborators.
Il	coopte	Il coopte des experts pour son projet.	He co-opts experts for his project.
Elle	coopte	Elle coopte des volontaires pour l’association.	She co-opts volunteers for the association.
On	coopte	On coopte des personnes compétentes.	One co-opts competent individuals.
Nous	cooptons	Nous cooptons de nouveaux membres.	We co-opt new members.
Vous	cooptez	Vous cooptez des talents prometteurs.	You co-opt promising talents.
Ils	cooptent	Ils cooptent de jeunes entrepreneurs.	They co-opt young entrepreneurs.
Elles	cooptent	Elles cooptent des spécialistes de la communication.	They co-opt communication specialists.