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

Introduction to the verb excorier

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The English translation of the French verb “excorier” is “to excoriate.” The infinitive form “excorier” is pronounced as “ek-so-ree-yay.”

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The word “excorier” originated from the Latin word “excoriāre,” which means “to strip the skin.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe severe criticism, censure, or harshly reproaching someone or something.

Examples:

Il a excorié le gouvernement pour son manque de transparence.
(He excoriated the government for its lack of transparency.)
Les journalistes ont excorié le film pour son manque de profondeur.
(The journalists excoriated the movie for its lack of depth.)
Elle a excorié son collègue devant tout le bureau.
(She excoriated her colleague in front of the whole office.)

Excorier – 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 excorier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	excorie	J’excorie	I excoriate
tu	excories	Tu excores	You excoriate
il	excorie	Il excorie	He excoriates
elle	excorie	Elle excorie	She excoriates
on	excorie	On excorie	One/We excoriates
nous	excorions	Nous excorions	We excoriate
vous	excoriez	Vous exoriez	You excoriate
ils	excorient	Ils excorient	They excoriate
elles	excorient	Elles excorient	They excoriate