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

Introduction to the verb interposer

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The English translation of the French verb interposer is “to interpose.” It is pronounced as “ahn-tehr-poh-zeh” in its infinitive form.

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The word “interposer” comes from the Latin word “interponere” which means “to place between.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of intervening or inserting something between two things.

Example 1: Elle a interposé sa main entre les deux chiens qui se battaient. (She interposed her hand between the two dogs that were fighting.)
Example 2: Il a interposé une objection lors de la réunion. (He interposed an objection during the meeting.)
Example 3: Le juge a interposé sa décision entre les deux parties en conflit. (The judge interposed his decision between the two conflicting parties.)

Interposer – 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 interposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’interpose	J’interpose mes arguments.	I interpose my arguments.
Tu	tu interposes	Tu interposes tes mains.	You interpose your hands.
Il	il interpose	Il interpose sa voix.	He interposes his voice.
Elle	elle interpose	Elle interpose sa signature.	She interposes her signature.
On	on interpose	On interpose un écran.	One interposes a screen.
Nous	nous interposons	Nous interposons un mur.	We interpose a wall.
Vous	vous interposez	Vous interposez vos idées.	You interpose your ideas.
Ils	ils interposent	Ils interposent leurs corps.	They interpose their bodies.
Elles	elles interposent	Elles interposent leurs mains.	They interpose their hands.