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

Introduction to the verb indigner

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The English translation of the French verb indigner is “to outrage”. It is pronounced as “ahn-deen-yay”.

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Indigner comes from the Latin word indignari, which means “to be angry or offended”. In every day French, indigner is often used to express a strong feeling of indignation or outrage towards a situation or action.

Examples:

Je m’indigne contre les propos racistes de ce politicien. (I am outraged by the racist remarks of this politician.)
Les travailleurs se sont indignés contre les conditions de travail injustes. (The workers were outraged by the unfair working conditions.)
Elle s’indigne toujours contre les injustices sociales. (She is always outraged by social injustices.)

Indigner – 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 indigner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’indigne	Je m’indigne contre cette injustice.	I am indignant about this injustice.
tu	t’indignes	Tu t’indignes facilement.	You get indignant easily.
il	s’indigne	Il s’indigne contre la corruption.	He is indignant about corruption.
elle	s’indigne	Elle s’indigne contre les préjugés.	She is indignant about prejudice.
on	s’indigne	On s’indigne trop souvent.	We get indignant too often.
nous	nous indignons	Nous nous indignons contre ces mensonges.	We are indignant about these lies.
vous	vous indignez	Vous vous indignez pour rien.	You get indignant for nothing.
ils	s’indignent	Ils s’indignent contre l’inégalité.	They are indignant about inequality.
elles	s’indignent	Elles s’indignent contre cette décision.	They are indignant about this decision.