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

Introduction to the verb extasier

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The English translation of the French verb “extasier” is “to enrapture” or “to transport.” The infinitive form “extasier” is pronounced as [eks-ta-zje].

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“Extasier” comes from the Latin word “exstaticus,” which means “ecstatic” or “rapturous.” In everyday French, it is often used to express a state of intense delight, wonder, or admiration.

Examples:

Il s’est extasié devant le magnifique paysage. (He enraptured himself before the magnificent landscape.)
Les enfants s’extasiaient devant les feux d’artifice. (The children were enraptured by the fireworks.)
Elle s’extasie toujours devant les performances de danse. (She is always transported by dance performances.)

Extasier – 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 extasier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’extasie	Je m’extasie devant ce paysage.	I am ecstatic about this landscape.
Tu	t’extasies	Tu t’extasies devant ce spectacle.	You are ecstatic about this show.
Il	s’extasie	Il s’extasie devant cette musique.	He is ecstatic about this music.
Elle	s’extasie	Elle s’extasie devant ce film.	She is ecstatic about this movie.
On	s’extasie	On s’extasie devant cet artiste.	One is ecstatic about this artist.
Nous	nous extasions	Nous nous extasions devant ces œuvres d’art.	We are ecstatic about these artworks.
Vous	vous extasiez	Vous vous extasiez devant cette performance.	You are ecstatic about this performance.
Ils	s’extasient	Ils s’extasient devant cette découverte.	They are ecstatic about this discovery.
Elles	s’extasient	Elles s’extasient devant ces fleurs.	They are ecstatic about these flowers.