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

Introduction to the verb herscher

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The English translation of the French verb herscher is “to rule” or “to reign”. It is pronounced as “ehr-shay”.

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The language origin of herscher is derived from the Old French word “herschier” which means “to command” or “to govern”. In everyday French, it is most often used in a figurative sense to refer to someone who has a lot of power or control over others.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Le roi a toujours hersché avec sagesse et compassion. (The king has always ruled with wisdom and compassion.)
Les parents doivent apprendre à herscher sur leurs enfants de manière juste et équilibrée. (Parents must learn to rule over their children in a fair and balanced manner.)
La dictature a été renversée et un nouveau gouvernement a été mis en place pour herscher sur le pays. (The dictatorship has been overthrown and a new government has been put in place to rule over the country.)

Herscher – 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 herscher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je hersche	Je hersche sur le pays.	I rule over the country.
Tu	tu hersches	Tu hersches avec autorité.	You rule with authority.
Il	il hersche	Il hersche d’une main de fer.	He rules with an iron hand.
Elle	elle hersche	Elle hersche sur son royaume.	She rules over her kingdom.
On	on hersche	On hersche en tant que dictateur.	One rules as a dictator.
Nous	nous herschons	Nous herschons ensemble.	We rule together.
Vous	vous herschez	Vous herschez avec sagesse.	You rule with wisdom.
Ils	ils herschent	Ils herschent depuis des années.	They have been ruling for years.
Elles	elles herschent	Elles herschent avec justesse.	They rule with fairness.