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

Introduction to the verb hacher

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The English translation of hacher is “to chop” or “to mince.” It is pronounced as “ah-shay.”

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The origin of the word hacher can be traced back to the Old French word “hachier,” which means “to chop” or “to hack.” It is most often used in cooking to describe the action of finely chopping or cutting ingredients into small pieces.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in everyday French:

Je vais hacher l’oignon pour la soupe. (I am going to chop the onion for the soup.)
Il faut hacher l’ail très finement pour cette recette. (You need to mince the garlic very finely for this recipe.)
Nous allons hacher les herbes fraîches pour la salade. (We are going to chop the fresh herbs for the salad.)

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Hacher – 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 hacher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	hache	Je hache des légumes pour la soupe.	I chop vegetables for the soup.
Tu	haches	Tu haches l’oignon très finement.	You chop the onion very finely.
Il	hache	Il hache la viande pour en faire des boulettes.	He chops the meat to make meatballs.
Elle	hache	Elle hache les herbes pour la marinade.	She chops the herbs for the marinade.
On	hache	On hache l’ail pour la sauce tomate.	We chop garlic for the tomato sauce.
Nous	hachons	Nous hachons les noix pour la salade.	We chop nuts for the salad.
Vous	hachez	Vous hachez les carottes pour la ratatouille.	You chop carrots for the ratatouille.
Ils	hachent	Ils hachent les pommes de terre en cubes.	They chop the potatoes into cubes.
Elles	hachent	Elles hachent les légumes pour le ragoût.	They chop the vegetables for the stew.