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

Introduction to the verb gazonner

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The English translation of the French verb “gazonner” is “to turf” or “to lay sod”. The infinitive form “gazonner” is pronounced as [ga-zo-neh].

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The word “gazonner” is derived from the noun “gazon,” which means “lawn” or “turf” in English. In everyday French, “gazonner” is commonly used to refer to the action of covering an area with grass by laying down sod.

Examples of usage:

J’ai décidé de gazonner mon jardin ce printemps.
(I decided to turf my garden this spring.)
Les ouvriers vont gazonner le parc municipal demain.
(The workers will lay sod in the municipal park tomorrow.)
Il faut gazonner cette zone pour améliorer l’esthétique du paysage.
(We need to turf this area to enhance the landscape’s aesthetics.)

Gazonner – 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 gazonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	gazonne	Je gazonne le jardin.	I mow the lawn.
Tu	gazonnes	Tu gazonnes devant la maison.	You mow in front of the house.
Il	gazonne	Il gazonne le parc.	He mows the park.
Elle	gazonne	Elle gazonne le terrain de sport.	She mows the sports field.
On	gazonne	On gazonne le jardin public.	We mow the public garden.
Nous	gazonnons	Nous gazonnons le golf.	We mow the golf course.
Vous	gazonnez	Vous gazonnez les parcs.	You mow the parks.
Ils	gazonnent	Ils gazonnent les jardins.	They mow the gardens.
Elles	gazonnent	Elles gazonnent le stade.	They mow the stadium.