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

Introduction to the verb crosser

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The English translation of the French verb “crosser” is “to cross.” The infinitive form “crosser” is pronounced as “kroh-seh.”

The verb “crosser” originated from the English word “cross” and was incorporated into the French language. It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to crossing or traversing something, such as a street, a bridge, or a border.

Examples of usage:

  1. Je vais crosser la rue pour rejoindre mes amis.
    (I am going to cross the street to meet my friends.)

  2. Les migrants ont réussi à crosser la frontière clandestinement.
    (The migrants managed to cross the border clandestinely.)

  3. Le pont permet de crosser la rivière et d’accéder à l’autre rive.
    (The bridge allows you to cross the river and reach the other side.)

Crosser – 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 crosser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je je croise Je croise la rue. I cross the street.
tu tu croises Tu croises le pont. You cross the bridge.
il il croise Il croise la rivière. He crosses the river.
elle elle croise Elle croise la frontière. She crosses the border.
on on croise On croise des personnes. One crosses people.
nous nous croisons Nous croisons le chemin. We cross the path.
vous vous croisez Vous croisez le carrefour. You cross the intersection.
ils ils croisent Ils croisent les doigts. They cross their fingers.
elles elles croisent Elles croisent les bras. They cross their arms.

Other Conjugations for Crosser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb crosser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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