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

Introduction to the verb infléchir

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The English translation of the French verb infléchir is “to bend” or “to flex”. It is pronounced as “an-fle-sheer”.

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The language origin of infléchir comes from the Latin word “inflexus” which means “bent” or “curved”. In everyday French, infléchir is most often used to indicate a physical bending or flexing movement, but it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a change in direction or perspective.

Examples:

Je dois infléchir mes genoux pour ramasser ce crayon. (I have to bend my knees to pick up this pencil.)
Il a infléchi son discours pour convaincre le public. (He altered his speech to persuade the audience.)
Le vent a infléchi la direction de notre bateau. (The wind changed the direction of our boat.)

Infléchir – 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 infléchir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’infléchis	Je n’infléchis pas facilement.	I do not bend easily.
Tu	Tu infléchis	Tu infléchis tes opinions trop souvent.	You change your opinions too often.
Il	Il infléchit	Il infléchit sa voix pour être plus persuasif.	He changes his voice to be more persuasive.
Elle	Elle infléchit	Elle infléchit sa trajectoire pour éviter la collision.	She alters her trajectory to avoid the collision.
On	On infléchit	On infléchit la courbe vers le bas.	We bend the curve downwards.
Nous	Nous infléchissons	Nous infléchissons nos plans pour inclure tout le monde.	We adjust our plans to include everyone.
Vous	Vous infléchissez	Vous infléchissez vos règles pour convenir à la situation.	You bend your rules to fit the situation.
Ils	Ils infléchissent	Ils infléchissent leurs opinions pour être d’accord.	They change their opinions to agree.
Elles	Elles infléchissent	Elles infléchissent leur comportement pour éviter les conflits.	They adapt their behavior to avoid conflicts.