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

Introduction to the verb impressionner

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The English translation of the French verb impressionner is “to impress.” It is pronounced as “ahm-preh-see-oh-neh.”

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The word impressionner comes from the French noun impression, which means “impression” or “effect.” In everyday French, impressionner is most often used to describe someone or something that makes a strong or lasting impact on others. It can also be used to describe a feeling of awe or amazement.

Examples:

Son incroyable talent de danseur a impressionné le public. (His incredible dancing talent impressed the audience.)
Le photographe a réussi à impressionner la beauté naturelle de la montagne. (The photographer managed to capture the natural beauty of the mountain and impress it.)
La nouvelle technologie a impressionné les experts du domaine. (The new technology impressed the experts in the field.)

Impressionner – 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 impressionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’impressionne	Je t’impressionne avec mes talents artistiques.	I impress you with my artistic skills.
tu	tu impressionnes	Tu impressionnes tout le monde avec ta confiance en toi.	You impress everyone with your confidence.
il	il impressionne	Il impressionne ses collègues avec ses connaissances en informatique.	He impresses his colleagues with his computer knowledge.
elle	elle impressionne	Elle impressionne ses parents avec ses bonnes notes à l’école.	She impresses her parents with her good grades at school.
on	on impressionne	On impressionne nos invités avec notre nouvelle décoration.	We impress our guests with our new decoration.
nous	nous impressionnons	Nous impressionnons nos professeurs avec notre travail acharné.	We impress our teachers with our hard work.
vous	vous impressionnez	Vous impressionnez le public avec votre voix magnifique.	You impress the audience with your beautiful voice.
ils	ils impressionnent	Ils impressionnent leurs adversaires avec leur force physique.	They impress their opponents with their physical strength.
elles	elles impressionnent	Elles impressionnent leur patron avec leur professionnalisme.	They impress their boss with their professionalism.