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

Introduction to the verb expatrier

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The English translation of the French verb “expatrier” is “to expatriate” or “to exile”. The infinitive form “expatrier” is pronounced as ehk-spah-tree-ey.

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The word “expatrier” comes from the Latin word “ex” meaning “out of” and “patria” meaning “native country” or “fatherland”. In everyday French, “expatrier” is most often used to refer to the act of leaving one’s native country to live in another country voluntarily or involuntarily.

Examples of usage:

Je vais m’expatrier au Canada pour travailler. (I am going to expatriate to Canada to work.)
Suite à des problèmes politiques, de nombreux citoyens ont été expatriés de leur pays. (Due to political issues, many citizens were expatriated from their country.)
Mon grand-père s’est expatrié pendant la guerre. (My grandfather expatriated himself during the war.)

Note: The verb “expatrier” can also be used in the reflexive form “s’expatrier” when referring to someone voluntarily leaving their native country.

Expatrier – 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 expatrier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	expatrie	J’expatrie mes affaires.	I expatriate my belongings.
Tu	expatries	Tu expatries ton argent.	You expatriate your money.
Il	expatrie	Il expatrie sa famille.	He expatriates his family.
Elle	expatrie	Elle expatrie ses animaux.	She expatriates her animals.
On	expatrie	On expatrie nos biens.	We expatriate our possessions.
Nous	expatrions	Nous expatrions nos compétences.	We expatriate our skills.
Vous	expatriez	Vous expatriez vos employés.	You expatriate your employees.
Ils	expatrient	Ils expatrient leurs employés.	They expatriate their employees.
Elles	expatrient	Elles expatrient leurs biens.	They expatriate their belongings.