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

Introduction to the verb exorciser

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The English translation of the French verb “exorciser” is “to exorcise.” The infinitive form “exorciser” is pronounced as [ɛk.sɔʁ.si.ze].

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The word “exorciser” has Latin origins and is derived from the Latin word “exorcizare,” meaning “to exorcise or expel evil spirits.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of religious rituals or practices aimed at casting out demons or evil spirits.

Examples of usage:

Je dois exorciser cette maison hantée. (I have to exorcise this haunted house.)
Le prêtre est venu exorciser le démon qui possédait la jeune fille. (The priest came to exorcise the demon possessing the young girl.)
Les croyants se réunissent régulièrement pour exorciser leurs peurs et leurs démons intérieurs. (The believers gather regularly to exorcise their fears and inner demons.)

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Exorciser – 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 exorciser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	exorcise	J’exorcise mon appartement	I exorcise my apartment
Tu	exorciSES	Tu exorcises ton chien	You exorcise your dog
Il	exorciSE	Il exorcise le démon	He exorcises the demon
Elle	exorciSE	Elle exorcise le fantôme	She exorcises the ghost
On	exorciSE	On exorcise les esprits	One/We exorcise the spirits
Nous	exorciSONS	Nous exorçisons la maison	We exorcise the house
Vous	exorciSEZ	Vous exorcisez les mauvais esprits	You exorcise the evil spirits
Ils	exorciSENT	Ils exorcisent le démon	They exorcise the demon
Elles	exorciSENT	Elles exorcisent les mauvais esprits	They exorcise the evil spirits