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

Introduction to the verb éliminer

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The English translation of the French verb éliminer is “to eliminate.” It is pronounced as “ay-lee-mee-nay.”

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The language origin of éliminer can be traced back to the Latin word “eliminare,” meaning “to banish.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to indicate the action of removing or getting rid of something or someone.

Examples:

Le coach a décidé d’éliminer trois joueurs de l’équipe. (The coach has decided to eliminate three players from the team.)
Pour éviter la contamination, il est important d’éliminer toutes les bactéries présentes dans l’eau. (To avoid contamination, it is important to eliminate all bacteria present in the water.)
Le médicament élimine rapidement les symptômes de la grippe. (The medication quickly eliminates the symptoms of the flu.)

Éliminer – 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 éliminer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’élimine	Je l’élimine	I eliminate it
Tu	Tu élimines	Tu les élimines	You eliminate them
Il	Il élimine	Il l’élimine	He eliminates it
Elle	Elle élimine	Elle l’élimine	She eliminates it
On	On élimine	On les élimine	We eliminate them
Nous	Nous éliminons	Nous les éliminons	We eliminate them
Vous	Vous éliminez	Vous les éliminez	You eliminate them
Ils	Ils éliminent	Ils les éliminent	They eliminate them
Elles	Elles éliminent	Elles les éliminent	They eliminate them