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

Introduction to the verb habituer

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The English translation of the French verb habituer is “to habituate” or “to get used to.” It is pronounced as “ah-bee-tweh.”

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The word habituer comes from the Latin word “habitare,” meaning “to inhabit” or “to dwell in.” In everyday French, habituer is used to describe the process of becoming accustomed to something or someone.

Je vais devoir habituer mon chien à la présence du bébé. (I will have to get my dog used to the presence of the baby.)
Elle s’est habituée à sa nouvelle vie en France. (She has become accustomed to her new life in France.)
Il faut habituer son corps à un nouveau rythme de sommeil. (You have to habituate your body to a new sleep schedule.)

Habituer – 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 habituer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’habitue	J’habitue à regarder la télévision tous les soirs.	I get used to watching TV every night.
Tu	Tu habitues	Tu habitues tes enfants à manger des légumes.	You get your children used to eating vegetables.
Il	Il habitue	Il habitue son chien à faire ses besoins dehors.	He gets his dog used to doing its business outside.
Elle	Elle habitue	Elle habitue ses élèves à travailler en groupe.	She gets her students used to working in groups.
On	On habitue	On habitue rapidement aux changements.	We quickly get used to changes.
Nous	Nous habituons	Nous habituons notre chat à boire de l’eau au lieu de lait.	We get our cat used to drinking water instead of milk.
Vous	Vous habituez	Vous habituez vos invités à retirer leurs chaussures en entrant.	You get your guests used to taking off their shoes when entering.
Ils	Ils habituent	Ils habituent leur bébé à dormir dans son propre lit.	They get their baby used to sleeping in their own bed.
Elles	Elles habituent	Elles habituent leur corps à se réveiller tôt.	They get their body used to waking up early.