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

Introduction to the verb expier

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The English translation of the French verb “expier” is “to atone” or “to pay for”. The infinitive form “expier” is pronounced as /ɛk.spi.e/.

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The verb “expier” originates from the Latin word “expiare”, meaning “to atone for” or “to make amends”. In everyday French, it is most often used in a religious or moral context, referring to the act of paying for one’s sins or wrongdoings.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their English translations:

Il cherche à expier ses fautes.
(He is seeking to atone for his mistakes.)
Elle veut expier sa culpabilité en aidant les autres.
(She wants to atone for her guilt by helping others.)
Les prisonniers doivent expier leurs crimes.
(The prisoners must pay for their crimes.)

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Expier – 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 expier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’expie	J’expie mes fautes.	I atone for my mistakes.
Tu	tu expies	Tu expies tes erreurs.	You atone for your errors.
Il	il expie	Il expie ses péchés.	He atones for his sins.
Elle	elle expie	Elle expie ses actions.	She atones for her actions.
On	on expie	On expie nos fautes.	We atone for our mistakes.
Nous	nous expions	Nous expions nos erreurs.	We atone for our errors.
Vous	vous expiez	Vous expiez vos péchés.	You atone for your sins.
Ils	ils expient	Ils expient leurs actions.	They atone for their actions.
Elles	elles expient	Elles expient leurs fautes.	They atone for their mistakes.