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

Introduction to the verb haubaner

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The English translation of the French verb haubaner is “to stay” or “to support”. It is pronounced as “oh-bah-nay”.

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Haubaner comes from the Old French word “autban”, meaning “support”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of architecture or construction, to describe the act of supporting a structure with cables or braces.

Examples:

Nous devons haubaner cette tour pour la rendre plus solide. (We need to brace this tower to make it more sturdy.)
Les ingénieurs ont utilisé des câbles en acier pour haubaner le pont suspendu. (The engineers used steel cables to stay the suspension bridge.)
Il faut haubaner les étais pour éviter que le toit ne s’effondre. (We need to support the props to prevent the roof from collapsing.)

Haubaner – 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 haubaner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	haubane	Je haubane le mât.	I brace the mast.
Tu	haubanes	Tu haubanes le bateau.	You brace the boat.
Il	haubane	Il haubane le pont.	He braces the deck.
Elle	haubane	Elle haubane le mât.	She braces the mast.
On	haubane	On haubane le navire.	One braces the ship.
Nous	haubanons	Nous haubanons les voiles.	We brace the sails.
Vous	haubanez	Vous haubanez la coque.	You brace the hull.
Ils	haubanent	Ils haubanent les cordages.	They brace the rigging.
Elles	haubanent	Elles haubanent le navire.	They brace the ship.