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

Introduction to the verb exproprier

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The English translation of the French verb “exproprier” is “to expropriate.” The infinitive form “exproprier” is pronounced as [ɛks.pʁɔ.pʁje].

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The word “exproprier” has Latin origins and comes from the Latin word “expropriare,” which means “to deprive of property.” In everyday French, “exproprier” is most often used in legal and administrative contexts to refer to the act of taking away someone’s property for public use, usually with compensation.

Three simple examples of the usage of “exproprier” in sentences, along with their respective English translations, are:

Le gouvernement a décidé d’exproprier les terrains afin de construire une nouvelle autoroute.
(The government has decided to expropriate the lands in order to build a new highway.)
La municipalité a exproprié cette maison pour agrandir le parc public.
(The municipality expropriated this house to expand the public park.)
Les habitants protestent contre le projet qui prévoit d’exproprier plusieurs commerces du quartier.
(The residents are protesting against the project that plans to expropriate several businesses in the neighborhood.)

Exproprier – 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 exproprier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	exproprie	J’exproprie la propriété.	I expropriate the property.
Tu	expropries	Tu expropries la terre.	You expropriate the land.
Il	exproprie	Il exproprie les maisons.	He expropriates the houses.
Elle	exproprie	Elle exproprie les immeubles.	She expropriates the buildings.
On	exproprie	On exproprie les terrains.	One/We expropriate the lands.
Nous	expropions	Nous expropions les bâtiments.	We expropriate the buildings.
Vous	expropriez	Vous expropriez les biens.	You expropriate the goods.
Ils	exproprient	Ils exproprient les usines.	They expropriate the factories.
Elles	exproprient	Elles exproprient les entreprises.	They expropriate the companies.